field event

NOUN

throwing or jumping competition

Synonyms

WEAK

broad jump discus throw hammer throw high jump javelin throw long jump pole vault shot put triple jump

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

He has been carted off by security at a Paris Olympics track and field event and more than once ran onto soccer pitches during high-profile matches.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025

Thursday night's eye-catching spectacle marked the one-year anniversary of Athlos, the women-only track and field event venture backed by Reddit co-founder and entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

But in a world-class line-up, with the rounds passing by quickly at the temporary venue hosting Wednesday's field event finals in the centre of Zurich, the Briton maintained that momentum to fulfil a lifetime ambition.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

Here are some of the best AP images from the first few days of the nine-day track and field event that wraps up on Sunday.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 23, 2023

Give the rules for one track and one field event.

From Boy Scouts Handbook The First Edition, 1911 by Boy Scouts of America