Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

freak-accident

noun

/friːk ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/

Definition

A freak accident is an unexpected and unusual event that results in injury or damage, often caused by rare or unforeseen circumstances.

Examples

The car crash was a freak accident that nobody could have predicted.
She was injured in a freak accident while hiking in the mountains.
The factory fire was caused by a freak accident involving a malfunctioning machine.

Meaning

It refers to a mishap that is so unusual or rare that it is not considered typical, often occurring without warning and resulting in unexpected consequences.