May 17, 2026
Serendipity
nounDefinition
The occurrence of fortunate discoveries by accident. Coined in the 18th century, it captures the pleasant surprise of finding something good while looking for something else.
Example Sentence
“It was pure serendipity that led her to meet her business partner at that coffee shop.”
Etymology
Coined by Horace Walpole in 1754 from the Persian fairy tale 'The Three Princes of Serendip'.
Scrabble Score
S1E1R1E1N1D2I1P3I1T1Y4
SERENDIPITY scores 17 points in Scrabble.
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