Learn a Word Daily — Serendipity
Your Word of the Day — Serendipity: definition, nuance, usage & audio.
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Word of the Day · November 21, 2025
Serendipity
seh-ren-DIP-ih-tee · noun
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Definition
- The occurrence of happy or beneficial events by chance.
- Good fortune discovered unexpectedly.
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Origin & Etymology
Coined by Horace Walpole (1754) from “The Three Princes of Serendip.”
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Nuance
Light, whimsical tone; luck-meets-prepared-mind.
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Usage
“Meeting her there felt like pure serendipity.”
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Fun Fact
“Serendip” is an old name for Sri Lanka.
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