Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

serendipity

Noun

/ˌsɛr.ənˈdɪp.ɪ.ti/

Definition

The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

Examples

Finding a €20 bill in an old coat pocket was pure serendipity.
The discovery of penicillin is often considered a case of serendipity in science.
They met at a cafe by serendipity, both happened to be reading the same book.

Meaning

Serendipity refers to the joyful discovery of something valuable or pleasant that was not sought after. It highlights the element of luck and unexpected good fortune.