1
a
: a force that brings good fortune or adversity
Luck was a big factor in the outcome.
b
: the events or circumstances that operate for or against an individual
The loser muttered something about bad luck.
2
: favoring chance
lucked; lucking; lucks
1
: to prosper or succeed especially through chance or good fortune
—usually used with out
the hero lucks out and is able to escape
2
: to come upon something desirable by chance
—usually used with out, on, onto, or into
lucked into a wonderful opportunity
Examples of luck in a Sentence
Noun
We had good luck fishing.
He's been having nothing but bad luck.
He succeeded through hard work and a little luck.
We need a bit of luck.
By a stroke of luck, there were still a few tickets left when we arrived.
“I've been looking for a new apartment.” “Any luck?” “No, not yet.”
I've had no luck in finding a new apartment.
He had no better luck than I did.
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Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025
Madeline Coleman Williams rockets ahead in 2025’s ‘best of the rest’ battle
Williams’ race showed how the Imola contest was about strategy amid the passing challenge, plus a dash of luck.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 18 May 2025
Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 May 2025
Despite evidence of success, people experiencing imposter syndrome often attribute their achievements to luck or timing rather than their own abilities.
—Maha Abouelenein, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The chip company was contacted and made attempts to reach the registered owner, but no luck.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025
Madeline Coleman Williams rockets ahead in 2025’s ‘best of the rest’ battle
Williams’ race showed how the Imola contest was about strategy amid the passing challenge, plus a dash of luck.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 18 May 2025
Verb
Gobel attributed his success to compensating for what nature didn’t give him and to luck.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 May 2025
Despite evidence of success, people experiencing imposter syndrome often attribute their achievements to luck or timing rather than their own abilities.
—Maha Abouelenein, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luck. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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