Meaning of the word incidents in English

What does incidents mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

incidents

US /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənts/
UK /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənts/

Plural Noun

an event or occurrence, especially one that is unusual or unpleasant

Example:
There have been several security incidents recently.
The police are investigating the series of strange incidents.