experience

noun
UK: /ɪkˈspɪəriəns/
US: /ɪkˈspɪriəns/

  1. Something that happens to you, or something you do.

    1. I had a good experience today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The trip was an unforgettable experience, shaping my views. [ ] [ ]

  2. The knowledge and skill that you get from doing something for a period of time.

    1. She has some experience in sales. [ ] [ ]
    2. His extensive experience in project management made him the ideal candidate. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

undergo knowledge encounter event feeling
experience verb

  1. To have something happen to you.

    1. I experienced joy at the party. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many people experience feelings of anxiety when faced with big decisions. [ ] [ ]

  2. To feel something.

    1. Did you experience any problems? [ ] [ ]
    2. The company experienced significant growth in sales last quarter, thanks to marketing. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "experience" in English means: Something that happens to you, or something you do., The knowledge and skill that you get from doing something for a period of time..

The phonetic transcription of "experience" is /ɪkˈspɪəriəns/ in British English and /ɪkˈspɪriəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "experience": undergo, knowledge, encounter, event, feeling.

Example usage of "experience": "I had a good experience today.". More examples on the page.