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单词 field days
释义

field day

noun

1
a
: a day for military exercises or maneuvers
b
: an outdoor meeting or social gathering
c
: a day of sports and athletic competition
2
: a time of extraordinary pleasure or opportunity
the newspaper had a field day with the scandal

Example Sentences

the fifth grade's annual field day
Recent Examples on the Web The internet had a field day after former tennis pro and analyst Mary Carillo identified Dionne Warwick, who was sitting in the stands, as Gladys Knight. Lisa Respers France, CNN, 2 Sep. 2022 Presumably, Robert's colleagues — like any good friends — will be having a field day at his expense for at least the rest of the week. Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 12 July 2022 The rapper appears to have done just that with his latest album Honestly, Nevermind, and people are having a field day with jokes about it on Twitter dot com. Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 17 June 2022 Naturally, Twitter users had a field day with this latest development, gleefully posting memes, jokes and barbed critiques about Musk’s about-face. Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 July 2022 Case in point: Newton had an absolute field day against Tulane on Jan. 5. Pat Brennan, The Enquirer, 12 Jan. 2022 If an unheard-of Lumberjacks team could have a field day against Arizona, then Oregon’s prospect of lighting it up on Saturday should be very good, to say the least. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 21 Sep. 2021 Fido will have a field day at this doggie beachside paradise. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2022 Wanda had a field day with these superheroes, including Mister Fantastic. Chris Smith, BGR, 16 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1747, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

field day

noun

: a day of outdoor sports, activities, and athletic competitions

field days

noun

plural of field day
1
as in heptathlons

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • heptathlons
  • pentathlons
  • outings
  • gymkhanas
  • decathlons
  • semifinals
  • derbies
  • finals
  • nationals
  • championships
  • races
  • triathlons
  • biathlons
  • nightcaps
  • runs
  • heats
  • marathons
  • play-offs
  • sports
  • struggles
  • rounds
  • skirmishes
  • conflicts
  • scrimmages
  • meets
  • athletics
  • sets
  • tugs-of-war
  • ultramarathons
  • tussles
  • battles
  • sweep-stake
  • volleys
  • tournaments
  • events
  • rallies
  • games
  • matchups
  • bouts
  • competitions
  • tourneys
  • contests
  • sweepstakes
  • matches
2
as in idyls

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • idyls
  • revels
  • brannigans
  • gambols
  • splores
  • romps
  • souses
  • larks
  • toots
  • frolics
  • merrymakings
  • carouses
  • idylls
  • benders
  • frisks
  • amusements
  • rollicks
  • bums
  • enjoyments
  • flings
  • ploys
  • binges
  • pleasures
  • entertainments
  • diversions
  • festivities
  • sprees
  • recreations
  • merriments
  • indulgences
  • busts
  • capers
  • escapades
  • pranks
  • antics
  • self-indulgences
  • shenanigans
  • monkeyshines
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