Word
phenomenon
Meanings
Something that is observed to happen or exist, especially something unusual, interesting, or important.
A remarkable person or thing that attracts a lot of attention because of exceptional success or ability.
Definition
A phenomenon is an event, situation, or fact that is observed and often unusual or interesting.
A phenomenon is something that happens or exists and can be seen or noticed. It is often surprising, impressive, or not fully understood at first. People use the word in everyday talk and in science to describe things from social trends to natural events.
Examples
- The aurora is a beautiful phenomenon in the northern sky.
- Scientists are studying the phenomenon to understand what causes it.
- Social media has become a global phenomenon in just a few years.
- The sudden drop in temperature was a strange phenomenon for this season.