Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stumble-across

phrasal verb

/ˈstʌm.bəl əˈkrɔːs/

Definition

To find or discover something by chance while looking for something else.

Examples

I stumbled across an old photograph while cleaning the attic.
While hiking, I stumbled across a beautiful hidden waterfall.
She stumbled across a great book in the library that changed her perspective on life.

Meaning

Stumbling across something typically refers to the unexpected discovery of an object, fact, or idea. It implies a sense of surprise and often delight in finding something unanticipated.