field day

Definition of field daynext

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of field day The sole McLaren of Norris had a rather mid-field day, without the top speed to pass, even with the drag-reduction system. Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025 And if the fight in the Jets is anything like last week, that means Fields is in for a field day (what! Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025 The Omaha Storm Chasers — the Royals’ Triple-A affiliate — had an offensive field day in their road game against the Columbus Clippers. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2025 Those who think Boone's even-keel attitude hurts the club were having a field day during the losing streak. Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for field day
Recent Examples of Synonyms for field day
Noun
  • Everyone has to be comfortable with the cost of a group outing, or someone else has to be comfortable covering them.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2026
  • In addition to her new hair, Klum opted for a bold all-white look for her festival outing.
    Meg Walters, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In the summer, the monsoon rains fatten the grass into a verdant shag, an annual revel for grazers.
    Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Skeptics wonder if the true intention is to undermine efforts to move away from Confederate associations, an issue that has long split people who favor preserving an aspect of southern heritage and those who want slavery-supporting revels stripped of valor.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 28 July 2025
Noun
  • Markets showed little reaction to the report, with stock market futures on course for modest gains at the open.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Stock markets wobbled Monday, with S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq futures pointing to a weaker open.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Indeed, at least a few are viewing the possible strike as a bit of a lark.
    Anne Kadet, Curbed, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Feeling slightly out of place amid this crowd is Annie, here on a lark to appease her sister.
    Danielle Parker, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • There’s a lot to work through and a Merseyside derby next in the Premier League.
    Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Of all the major sports, baseball boasts the one All-Star Game that has largely resisted gimmicks, but then again last year’s game ended with a home run derby.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This exuberant carnival combines a city run and a drag-queen concert with an Amazing Race-style gambol on tuk-tuks, collectively drawing thousands of participants each year—no small feat in a country where large public gatherings are legally restricted.
    Audrey Phoon, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
  • His shakshuka takes the tomato-and-pepper mold and spins it into a gambol through fields of celery and coriander seeds, ground chipotles and sweet paprika.
    Scott Hocker, theweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Running a gymkhana in the 600SL would be like asking Her Majesty to run a boot-camp obstacle course.
    Frank Markus, Car and Driver, 2 Jan. 2023
  • Veronica Duncan knew at once what to look for in a pony or a horse, after all those gymkhanas and point-to-points.
    The Economist, The Economist, 12 Oct. 2017
Noun
  • Senior attackman Enzo Serio continued his epic season, too, scoring a hat trick as the Eagles remained perfect (8-0) with a convincing 8-2 romp of archrival Xaverian at home.
    Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The Perrotta novel is a wisecracking romp; the film adaptation is transcendent.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Field day.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/field%20day. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster