field day

noun

Definition of field daynext
1
as in outing

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2
as in revel

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Recent Examples of field day The county has also approved two exemption requests, one tied to an event scheduled before the restrictions took effect and another for a school field day. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026 The internet seemed to think so as well, as fans on X had an absolute field day with the videos coming out of the Volunteer State this weekend. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026 That was part of a broader social media field day spurred on by The New York Post’s Instagram announcement of the news, which touted that 20% of those infected will die. — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 30 May 2026 And while cable networks across the US had a field day with the story, Bloomberg’s Drake Bennett and Jordan Robertson have been reporting on cases like this one for years. — Julia Press, Bloomberg, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for field day
Recent Examples of Synonyms for field day
  1. outing
  2. revel
  3. open
  4. lark
  5. derby
  6. romp
  7. gymkhana
  8. ploy
Noun
  • From patriotic events marking the milestone to hands-on crafts and outings designed for time with the grandkids, there’s no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy the season.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • Anrabess Tie-Waist Midi Dress A flattering tie-waist design makes this T-shirt dress ideal for weekend outings and backyard barbecues.
    — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of outing
Noun
  • In the summer, the monsoon rains fatten the grass into a verdant shag, an annual revel for grazers.
    — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The historic Paulaner brewery hosts three weeks of rowdy revels, kicking off on March 6.
    — Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 12 Jan. 2026
Definition of revel
Noun
  • Like cracking a car window open for a too-hot child, for an extra hour of child-free shopping at Marshall's.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • That prospect sent Comcast shares soaring 25 percent higher pre-market open, before settling back to about 7 percent.
    — David Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of open
Noun
  • Feeling slightly out of place amid this crowd is Annie, here on a lark to appease her sister.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 19 June 2026
  • That includes a bird-calling scene that sees the duo strolling through the forest and offering up their own spin on the calls of thrushes and larks.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 June 2026
Definition of lark
Noun
  • Mexico vs England should be compelling on so many levels, but the Iberian derby could be a classic.
    — Phil Hay, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • However, black leather derby shoes and an oversized flab bag hit the on-trend accessories notes, creating a fresh feel.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 3 July 2026
Definition of derby
Noun
  • Or perhaps more accurately, like a gleeful romp with friends through a haunted-house attraction at a regional fair, with various creepy creatures leaping suddenly out of the darkness.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026
  • For a more light-hearted romp with Dirty Dancing vibes and adorable dogs, check out this next book in the bestselling Darling Springs series by Lauren Blakely.
    — Nissa Renzo, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Definition of romp
Noun
  • Running a gymkhana in the 600SL would be like asking Her Majesty to run a boot-camp obstacle course.
    — Frank Markus, Car and Driver, 2 Jan. 2023
  • Veronica Duncan knew at once what to look for in a pony or a horse, after all those gymkhanas and point-to-points.
    — The Economist, The Economist, 12 Oct. 2017
Definition of gymkhana
Noun
  • Taylor loves her Easter eggs, and there are rumors flying that Madison Square Garden is simply a bold ploy to redirect fans’ (and the media’s) attention away from where her true nuptials will be.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
  • The Postal Service ploy is deservedly under attack in the courts, where Trump is zero for 10 in lawsuits demanding state voter rolls.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2026
Definition of ploy

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“Field day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/field%20day. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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