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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

serendipity

/sɛrɛnˈdɪpɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does serendipity mean?

noun

The occurrence of finding something valuable or delightful when you are not looking for it. A happy accident.

Example

"She stumbled upon an old bookstore while exploring the city, and discovered a rare edition of her favorite novel, a perfect example of serendipity."

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