Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

three-day-event

noun
/θriː deɪ ɪˈvɛnt/
Definition
A competition or series of activities that spans three days, typically involving various sports or events.
Examples
  • The annual three-day-event at the local equestrian center attracts competitors from across the country.
  • She trained for months to prepare her horse for the challenging three-day-event.
  • The three-day-event was a highlight of the summer season for many athletes.
Meaning
The term ‘three-day-event’ refers to a multi-disciplinary sporting event, usually relating to equestrian sports, that is designed to test the versatility and endurance of horses and riders over a course of three days, including dressage, cross-country, and show jumping.
Synonyms
  • multi-day competition
  • equestrian triathlon
  • tri-event