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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.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of extreme event1

First recorded in 1965–70

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Example Sentences

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

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