Serendipity (Noun)
Meaning
Good luck in making unexpected and fortunate discoveries.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- While browsing an antique store, she stumbled upon a rare painting, thanks to the serendipity of her wandering through the corner of the shop.
- The famous scientist credits serendipity for the breakthrough discovery of a new species after accidentally leaving a petri dish in a hot attic.
- Travelers often rely on the serendipity of meeting fellow travelers who provide insider tips on local hidden gems and the best offbeat adventures.
- After months of research, serendipity finally presented itself when a researcher chanced upon an unassuming article that changed the course of their project.
- A bookworm's serendipity paid off when he found a rare first edition, once considered lost to literature, nestled deep within the shelves of a used bookstore.