Synonyms: accident, chance event, stroke, fortuity
Definition: anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause
Usage: winning the lottery was a happy accident; the pregnancy was a stroke of bad luck; it was due to an accident or fortuity
Similar words: natural event, occurrence, occurrent, happening
Definition: an event that happens
Synonyms: accident
Definition: an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
Similar words: misadventure, mischance, mishap
Definition: an instance of misfortune