field day
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1.9
- noun
- /fiːld deɪ/
- US
:
día de juegos
- At her elementary school's field day, students participate in various outdoor games and activities.
- a school field day
But a couple of days ago, the guy who also was, like, accused of being a racist, like, I was like, someone was talking about their field day at their school.
- But a couple of days ago, the guy who also was, like, accused of being a racist, like, I was like, someone was talking about their field day at their school.
Examples
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I also wanted to update you: Michael continues to do well; he was able to participate in field day at school with the rest of his classmates.
Blog text (31) -
SOCCER FIELD - DAY
Fiction book (2001) -
Remember the field day at the church picnic?
Fiction book (1997) -
The "Baby Savers" will have a field day.
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Things like some kids not being able to participate in their track and field days because their shoes are falling apart and they only have one pair.
Blog text (22) -
SCHOOL FIELD - DAY
Fiction book (2001) -
My daughter had a field day at her school this past week, and I went to volunteer.
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The summer culminates in a boroughwide field day with different sports and games for the community.
Synonyms
244
1.0
A meal people eat outdoors for pleasure
83
1.1
A short trip with other people for pleasure
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1.9
A special day for fun and games at school or with friends
A day to celebrate with music, food and games
Surface Forms
Morphology
The components 'field' (a place for activity) and 'day' (a set-aside time) give a partial cue to an occasion or event, but the specific sense of 'exceptional enjoyment, success, or opportunity' is a metaphorical extension not directly derivable from the parts. Because the meaning is somewhat related to a literal event yet requires figurative generalization beyond the constituents, it is only partially predictable for a B1 learner.
Etymology
Field day was later used by schools and communities for a day of games and races held out on a grassy field, so the same name came to mean 'a day of outdoor activities and fun'.