occurrence

Phonetic Respelling: [ uh-kur-uhns, uh-kuhr- ]

Definition:

n. something that happens

Sentence:

Snow in September is a rare occurrence.

More example sentences:

Snow in September is a rare occurrence.

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What natural occurrence could explain why ships disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle?

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What modern-day occurrence has given the islanders new pride in their heritage?

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What natural occurrence is the subject of this story?

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Synonyms:

event; happening; incident

Antonyms:

nonevent;nonoccurrence

Occurrence rhymes:

• Two Syllable Rhymes
  • currence
• Three Syllable Rhymes
  • concurrence
  • deterrence
  • recurrence
  • transference
• Four Syllable Rhymes
  • coinsurance