Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

luck

noun
/lʌk/
Definition
Luck is the phenomenon that causes certain events to happen by chance rather than through one’s own actions.
Examples
  • She had the luck of finding a $20 bill on the ground.
  • Winning the lottery is purely a matter of luck.
  • He always seems to be at the right place at the right time, relying on his luck.
Meaning
Luck refers to the favorable or unfavorable outcome of events that occur unpredictably, often attributed to fortune or chance.
Synonyms
  • fortune
  • chance
  • fate
  • serendipity
  • destiny