verb
Taking place or occurring.
What is happening outside?
Common phrases & grammar
happening now · something is happening
American English
How to pronounce happenings
verb · nounB1Common word
HAApuhnihngz
/ˈhæ.pə.nɪŋz/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Related entry: happening
Taking place or occurring.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
nouninformalless common
An event, especially one that is interesting or exciting.
The art show was a big happening.
Common phrases & grammar
a big happening
Related words & forms
The final n is doubled before -ing and -ings.