event

The word “event” means something that happens, especially something notable. In plain terms, something that happens or is scheduled to happen.

“Event” is pronounced ih-VEHNT (/ɪˈvɛnt/ in IPA).

Here is “event” used in a sentence: “The wedding was the biggest event of the year.”

“Event” is a noun.

The word “event” comes from Latin. From Latin ēventus, "an occurrence," from ēveniō, "to happen" — related to venture and invent.

“Event” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.

“Event” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: something that happens, especially something notable.

An event is simply something that happens, from a minor incident to a major happening. An occasion is a particular time marked by an event, often a special or celebratory one, such as a wedding or anniversary. Every occasion involves an event, but 'occasion' carries a sense of significance that 'event' alone does not.

An event is any occurrence, and can be neutral, planned, or celebratory — a concert, a festival, a meeting. An incident usually suggests something unexpected and often negative or troublesome, such as a security incident. Both are things that happen, but 'incident' hints at disruption, while 'event' is broader and often positive.

Events range widely. Social events include parties and weddings; cultural events include concerts and exhibitions; sporting events include matches and races; and corporate events include conferences and launches. In physics, an event is a single point in space and time. The word covers anything from a tiny occurrence to a grand gathering.

An event can be as ordinary as a rain shower or as grand as the Olympic Games. In everyday use, people often mean an organised gathering — a birthday party, a festival, a product launch. The key idea is simply that something happens, with 'notable' events being the ones worth remembering or attending.