event

US /ɪˈvɛnt/

UK /ɪˈvent/

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noun

  • Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
  • Something that happens that you will remember
  • Race or contest in a sports activity or program

Examples

Several leading players boycotted the event in protest at the reduced prize money.

When the ship finally reached land, only a few of the crew were left to witness the event.