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
