Definition of mishap
1 : an unfortunate accident The fire was a tragic mishap that could have been prevented.
2 : bad luck : misfortune The ceremony proceeded without mishap.
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Examples of mishap in a sentence
We experienced the usual mishaps of a family vacation.
The ceremony proceeded without mishap.
The fire was a tragic mishap that could have been prevented.
14th Century
First Known Use of mishap
14th century
Synonym Discussion of mishap
MISHAP Defined for English Language Learners
mishap
playDefinition of mishap for English Language Learners
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: a small mistake or amount of bad luck
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: an unlucky accident or mistake
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