happening

noun
UK: /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
US: /ˈhæpənɪŋ/

  1. An event or something that takes place.

    1. The concert was a big happening last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. Understanding the cause of this happening is crucial for prevention in the future. [ ] [ ]

  2. A noteworthy or significant occurrence.

    1. That was a strange happening at the park today. [ ] [ ]
    2. Reporting on major happenings around the world is the newspaper's main job. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fashionable occurrence event trendy incident
happening verb

  1. Present participle of happen: to take place; occur.

    1. Something exciting is happening at the store. [ ] [ ]
    2. I wonder what is happening with the construction project downtown at this moment. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to describe something that is currently taking place or is in progress.

    1. A lot of changes are happening in the company right now. [ ] [ ]
    2. With all that's happening in the world, it's hard to stay positive sometimes. [ ] [ ]
happening adjective

  1. Fashionable or trendy.

    1. That club is the happening spot in town. [ ] [ ]
    2. She always knows about the most happening restaurants and concerts to visit. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "happening" in English means: An event or something that takes place., A noteworthy or significant occurrence..

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

Synonyms for "happening": fashionable, occurrence, event, trendy, incident.

Example usage of "happening": "The concert was a big happening last night.". More examples on the page.