field day

/ˌfil(d) ˌˈdeɪ/
/fild deɪ/
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Other forms: field days

Definitions of field day
  1. noun
    a day for outdoor athletic competition
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    type of:
    day
    a day assigned to a particular purpose or observance
  2. noun
    a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
    synonyms: outing, picnic
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    type of:
    holiday, vacation
    leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
  3. noun
    (military) a day for military exercises and display
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    type of:
    day
    a day assigned to a particular purpose or observance
  4. noun
    a time of unusual pleasure and success
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    type of:
    period, period of time, time period
    an amount of time
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