Word of the DaySaturday, March 14, 2026

Serendipity

/ˌser.ənˈdɪp.ɪ.ti/

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

Simple Meaning

Finding something good without looking for it. It's like when you accidentally discover something wonderful that you weren't even searching for.

Common Usage

In everyday life

"It was pure serendipity that I met my best friend at a random coffee shop."

In scientific discovery

"The discovery of penicillin was a case of serendipity - Fleming found it by accident."

In career

"Through serendipity, she landed her dream job after a chance encounter at a conference."

Etymology

Coined by Horace Walpole in 1754, from the Persian fairy tale 'The Three Princes of Serendip', whose heroes were always making discoveries by accidents and sagacity.

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