Incident
Noun
UK
/ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/
US
/ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/
Definition
An event or situation, often unusual or important.
Example
"There was an incident on the street."
"Police reported an incident in the city park, but no one was hurt."
"The incident at the school was quickly solved by the teachers and staff."
Explanation
An incident is an event or situation that happens, usually something unusual, unexpected, or important. For example, there was a small incident at the park when the dog ran away. It can be good or bad, but often people use it for problems or accidents. Incidents can happen at home, work, school, or outside, and people often talk about them to explain what occurred.