noun
occurrence
uh-KUHR-uhns
noun
1
Something that happens; an event or instance.
"Power cuts are a rare occurrence in this area."
How to Use Occurrence
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn event, or how often something happens.
Common mistake
Commonly misspelled — remember double "c" and double "r": o-c-c-u-r-r-e-n-c-e.
Common pairings
common occurrence
rare occurrence
daily occurrence
Word Forms
occurrences plural
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Etymology
From "occur" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ence".