1. plural of orienteering; instances or competitions of the sport in which participants navigate from point to point using a detailed map and compass
Usage: typically used as a countable noun when referring to multiple events or competitions

Examples

• The school organized several orienteerings throughout the year to teach navigation skills.
• She competed in three orienteerings last summer and won medals in two of them.
• Many orienteerings are held in forests and parks where participants must find checkpoints using maps.
• The club hosts monthly orienteerings for both beginners and experienced navigators.
• These orienteerings require participants to think quickly and read maps accurately under time pressure.