event
Something that happens
An event is something that happens, especially something notable or significant: The discovery was a major event in scientific history.
Events can be planned occasions—social gatherings, ceremonies, sporting competitions: a fundraising event, track and field events.
In physics, an event is a point in spacetime.
The phrase in the event of means if something happens: In the event of fire, use the stairs.
A distinct event
- happeningEvent in progress
- phenomenonExtraordinary observable occurrence
- episodeSerialized content unit
- situationState of affairs
instance · case · affair · development · circumstance · anomaly · manifestation · emergence
Organized public celebration
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- galaFestive formal occasion
- partyGathering for celebration
- receptionAct of receiving guests
banquet · wedding · graduation · concert · parade · carnival · ball · fundraiser
Scheduled time for something
- meetingGathering for discussion
- dateSpecific day or outing
- schedulePlan of timed events
- calendarDate-tracking system
reminder · booking · reservation · itinerary · timetable · deadline · agenda · slot
Multi-round competitive event
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- raceCompetition of speed
- matchGame between opponents
- gameOrganized play or sport
contest · bout · meet · finals · playoffs · qualifier · showdown · derby
Accomplished goal or deed
- breakthroughSudden important advance
- landmarkNotable point of reference
- benchmarkStandard for comparison
- watershedDrainage area boundary
pinnacle · culmination · highlight · cornerstone · capstone · apex · zenith · hallmark
Final result of events
- resultWhat follows a cause
- effectResult of a cause
- impactForceful contact or consequence
- aftermathResults following an event
reaction · conclusion · repercussion · ramification · fallout · sequel · aftereffect · outgrowth
incident
A distinct event
- happeningEvent in progress
- phenomenonExtraordinary observable occurrence
- episodeSerialized content unit
situation · instance · case · affair · development · circumstance · anomaly · manifestation · emergence · appearance
festival
Organized public celebration
reception · banquet · wedding · graduation · concert · parade · carnival · ball · fundraiser · premiere
appointment
Scheduled time for something
calendar · reminder · booking · reservation · itinerary · timetable · deadline · agenda · slot · session
tournament
Multi-round competitive event
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- raceCompetition of speed
- matchGame between opponents
game · contest · bout · meet · finals · playoffs · qualifier · showdown · derby · regatta
achievement
Accomplished goal or deed
- breakthroughSudden important advance
- landmarkNotable point of reference
- benchmarkStandard for comparison
watershed · pinnacle · culmination · highlight · cornerstone · capstone · apex · zenith · hallmark · game-changer
outcome
Final result of events
aftermath · reaction · conclusion · repercussion · ramification · fallout · sequel · aftereffect · outgrowth · consequence
catastrophe
Devastating, large-scale misfortune
- earthquakeSeismic ground movement
- tsunamiSeismic sea surge
- hurricaneViolent tropical windstorm
tornado · flood · wildfire · avalanche · pandemic · eruption · landslide · blizzard · typhoon · cyclone
- eventsparty, parties, wedding, concert, concerts
- historyancient civilizations, historian, epochs, era, epoch
- experiencesjourney, moment, feeling, emotion, thrill
- comicscomic books, comic book, comic strip, comic art, comic panel
- probabilityprobability, chance, random, randomness, odds
- calendar datesholiday, anniversary, birthday, deadline, appointment
eventnon-event
Disappointing lack of significance
nonevent · nothing · absence · void · cancellation
eventstate
Condition or mode
condition · status quo · stasis · permanence · continuity
- current eventsRecent notable happenings
- main eventFeatured performance or contest
- chain of eventsConnected sequence of occurrences
- turn of eventsShift in circumstances
- special eventNoteworthy planned occasion
- event coordinatorsThose who organize gatherings
prevent, events, revenue, eventually, uneventful, eventful, eventual, event handler, eventuality