Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

serendipity

Noun
/ˌsɛr.ənˈdɪp.ɪ.ti/
Definition
The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Examples
  • Finding that old photo album was pure serendipity.
  • Her career took a turn for the better due to a serendipitous meeting with a former colleague.
  • The scientists stumbled upon a serendipity that changed the course of their research.
Meaning
Serendipity refers to the unexpected and fortunate discovery of something valuable or agreeable.
Synonyms
  • Chance
  • Fluke
  • Coincidence
  • Lucky break