Definition
an event: something that happens, especially something important or unusual
in the event of a fire if a fire happens, in case a fire occurs
an athletic event: an athletic competition, a sporting competition
- "Hannah : Well I've heard there are special "event organizers" that plan theme events in interesting locations, say for example a "Wild West" party on a ranch where everyone gets dressed up as cowboys."
- "What's your event?"
- "Due to a tragic gas explosion in the Olympic village, all other contestants were killed before the event."
- "And now, without further ado, I'd like to present tonight's main event - our expert camel panel, who will answer all your questions about our favorite mammal, the camel."
- "That was a summary of the major events of the last month."
- "You are cordially invited to my grand opening, which will be filled with art, snacks, and for the first time at any event that I've hosted, no strippers."
- "I'll be hosting the event in the Delavigne cafeteria with nothing but earplugs and a bottle of strong Scotch to kill the pain."
- "As one of the charter members of the IACF, you have always been a respected presence at our events."
- "Ah, yes, you're in the Reading Comprehension event."
- "Philip Cheeter (USA) took the bronze medal in the Restraining oneself from flirting with the opposite sex event."
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