Definition of happenstance
: a circumstance especially that is due to chance They came together by mere happenstance.
happenstance
adjectiveFrom the M-W Editors
Examples of happenstance in a Sentence
Our meeting was pure happenstance.
We met each other by happenstance.
It was an agreeable happenstance that we met.
Recent Examples of happenstance from the Web
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Mr. Zuckerberg travels on a chartered private plane and has a small staff at both Facebook and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative coordinating his trips, though some occur by happenstance.
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Whether through intent or happenstance, the disorganization at the company worked in Johnson's favor.
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Origin and Etymology of happenstance
happen + circumstance
HAPPENSTANCE Defined for English Language Learners
happenstance
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noun
Definition of happenstance for English Language Learners
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: something that happens by chance
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