extreme event

[ ik-streem i-vent ]

noun

, Meteorology, Climatology.

1. an episode of weather, climate, or environmental conditions that is severe and unexpected or abnormal for the location or season.

Word History and Origins

Origin of extreme event¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

As Bancroft says, 'With one spirit they pledged themselves to each other to be ready for the extreme event.'

From Project Gutenberg