main event

Frequency: 8.228.3 per million words

The central or most important event in a series or on an occasion.

eventADJECTIVE + event

Categories:

main

Examples (10)

  • The crowd waited eagerly for the main event of the evening: the championship bout.
  • The keynote speech by the CEO was the main event of the conference.
  • While there are many bands playing, the reunion of the legendary rock group is the main event.
  • The wedding ceremony itself was beautiful, but for the kids, the main event was cutting the cake.
  • The fireworks display will be the main event of the New Year's celebration.
  • Are you staying for the main event, or are you leaving after the opening acts?
  • The argument between the two directors was the unintended main event of the board meeting.
  • This race will be the main event of the afternoon.
  • The championship fight, which was the main event, did not disappoint the fans.
  • Before the main event begins, there will be several smaller performances to warm up the audience.