noun \i-ˈvent\

: something (especially something important or notable) that happens


: any one of the contests in a sports program

Full Definition of EVENT

a archaic :  outcome
b :  the final outcome or determination of a legal action
a :  something that happens :  occurrence
b :  a noteworthy happening
c :  a social occasion or activity
:  any of the contests in a program of sports
:  a subset of the possible outcomes of an experiment
event·less \-ləs\ adjective
at all events
:  in any case
in any event
:  in any case
in the event
chiefly British
:  as it turns out

Examples of EVENT

  1. The article recounted the events of the past year.
  2. the last major event of the summer
  5. She likes to arrive at social events early.

Origin of EVENT

First Known Use: 1549

Synonym Discussion of EVENT

EVENT Defined for Kids


noun \i-ˈvent\

Definition of EVENT for Kids

:  something important or notable that happens <historical events>
:  a social occasion (as a party)
:  the fact of happening <in the event of rain>
:  a contest in a program of sports <Olympic events>

Word Root of EVENT

The Latin word venīre, meaning to come, and its form ventus give us the roots ven and vent. Words from the Latin venīre have something to do with coming. To invent is to come up with a new idea or device that no one has thought of before. To convene is to come together for a purpose. An event is an occasion when many people come together.
Medical Dictionary


noun \i-ˈvent\

Medical Definition of EVENT



Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears