noun
- Plural of eventing; equestrian competitions that combine dressage, cross-country jumping, and show jumping.
- Plural of evening; the period of time from late afternoon to nighttime.
Usage: chiefly British; used in equestrian sports
Usage: archaic or poetic usage; modern English typically uses 'evenings' without the 'g'
Examples
- She competed in several eventings throughout the spring season.
- The eventings at Badminton are among the most prestigious in the world.
- Professional riders train year-round to prepare for major eventings.
- The eventings schedule includes competitions at all levels, from novice to advanced.
- Many riders enjoy the variety that eventings offer compared to single-discipline competitions.