Definition of HAPPENSTANCE

happenstance

Plural: happenstances

Noun

  • an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
  • The chance or random quality of an event or circumstance.
  • A chance or random event or circumstance.

Examples

  • by happenstance
  • Our meeting today was a happenstance, but I'm glad we crossed paths.
  • the happenstances of life

Origin / Etymology

Blend of happening + circumstance.

Scrabble Score: 21

happenstance: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
happenstance: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
happenstance: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 25

happenstance: valid Words With Friends Word