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field day
noun
a day devoted to outdoor sports or athletic contests, as at a school.
an outdoor gathering; outing; picnic.
a day for military exercises and display.
an occasion or opportunity for unrestricted activity, amusement, etc..
The children had a field day with their new skateboards.
field day
noun
a day spent in some special outdoor activity, such as nature study or sport
a day-long competition between amateur radio operators using battery or generator power, the aim being to make the most contacts with other operators around the world
military a day devoted to manoeuvres or exercises, esp before an audience
informala day or time of exciting or successful activity
the children had a field day with their new toys
a day or series of days devoted to the demonstration of farm machinery in country centres
a combined open day and sale on a stud property
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of field day1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
“I’m having a field day,” he said, very upbeat as he stood among the cameramen in the band’s dressing room moments before going on stage.
At Washington's Freedom Plaza, a makeshift field day took place, where children enjoyed free swag, food and activities.
But there was a definite hostage-video vibe to her appearances during the presidential campaign, giving students of body language a speculative field day.
Britain's tabloids still had a field day, of course.
The high-tech field day comes at a moment when Californians are strongly reconsidering their relationship with traditional herbicides and pesticides.
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