luck

noun

ˈlək How to pronounce luck (audio)
Definition of lucknext
1
as in fortune
success that is partly the result of chance some people have all the luck

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2
as in chance
the uncertain course of events let's plan our vacation rather than leave everything to luck

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Recent Examples of luck By grace, grit and luck, my family was fortunate enough to survive the fire; Anna and her son Daniel were not. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026 Sunday is a light day for the Florida Lottery’s big money draw games — Fantasy 5 only — but two players found their number picks heavy with luck. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026 Many factors come into play when trying to conceive, including medical history, genetics, hormone balance and even just pure luck. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026 Tortoise Rock Casino Try your luck at the tables and then enjoy free performances, including rock, country, pop, and cover bands, at Tortoise Rock Casino‘s Live at the Rock concert series. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for luck
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luck
  1. fortune
  2. chance
  3. circumstance
  4. accident
Noun
  • Much of his fortune is also tied to DFO Management, his private investment firm, which invests in hotels and liquid corporate credit.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Some people are going to great lengths to save money and make ends meet, others are thriving and feel kind of guilty about their good fortune.
    — Sarah Gonzalez, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of fortune
Noun
  • The Seattle Seahawks have gotten an offseason full of congratulations, their Super Bowl rings and now will get the chance to see the banner raised before kicking off this season with hopes of repeating.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
  • There was one big first-half chance that went begging, Callum Doyle’s flick-on leaving the Wales international with just goalkeeper Max Weiss to beat, but his close-range header was tipped over.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of chance
Noun
  • Palace had a four-vs-three overload and scored in farcical circumstances.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Beyond these core features, Quicken Simplifi’s insights can predict your spending in future months based on past spending patterns, as well as model your available funds later in retirement based on different decisions or circumstances.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of circumstance
Noun
  • Cargo plane crashes in the US The crash is the latest in a series of high-profile aircraft accidents in the United States.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Every day, the Daily News covers page upon page of shootings, stabbings, fires, bike accidents, political happenings, etc.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of accident

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luck
lucked (out, on, onto, or into)
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“Luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luck. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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