Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

serendipity

noun
/ˌsɛr.ənˈdɪp.ɪ.ti/
Definition
The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Examples
  • Finding the old photograph in the attic was pure serendipity.
  • She stumbled upon a great restaurant during her walk, a moment of serendipity that made her day.
Meaning
Serendipity refers to the fortunate happenstance of discovering something good or valuable while not specifically searching for it.
Synonyms
  • Chance
  • Fluke
  • Accident
  • Luck
  • Fortuity