fieldevent
nounUK /ˈfiːld ɪˌvɛnt/
US /ˈfiːld ɪˌvɛnt/
A field event is a sports contest like jumping or throwing that happens on a field, not on a track.
She won a medal in the field event by throwing the ball very far.
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2. An outdoor activity or gathering held in a field, such as a fair or show.
The village held a field event with games and food stalls.
3. A practical exercise or demonstration done outside, often for training.
The soldiers took part in a field event to practice map reading.
4. A real-world situation or happening, as opposed to one in a lab or theory.
The researchers tested their idea during a field event in the forest.