happening
NounUS[hap-uh-ning]/ˈhæpənɪŋ/2–3 syllablesalso [hap-ning] /ˈhæpnɪŋ/
Open English WordNet
Noun (1)happenings
- an event that happensSynonyms: occurrenceoccurrentnatural eventType of eventKinds case, change, fire, success, thing, experience, incident, movement, beginning, destiny +33 more
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
happening noun
1. something that happens; an occurrence; an event. Syn. — occurrence, natural event.
2. Specifically: An event that is particularly interesting, noteworthy, or important.
3. An artistic or entertainment event that is unconventional, sometimes discontinuous, designed to evoke strong emotions, and sometimes involving participation by the audience.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54 · with additions: GCIDE editors, WordNet 1.5