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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
The tradition calls for savoring this specific meal on December 31 as the pig represents luck—the animal’s forward motion, always led by their snout, is said to manifest good luck in the new year.
—Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2024
The Napoli forward also spoke to his childhood hero before the match and said Ronaldo had wished him luck.
—Ben Church, CNN, 27 June 2024
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Noun
Villa will hope their rotten luck against City finally changes this weekend.
—Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
The tradition calls for savoring this specific meal on December 31 as the pig represents luck—the animal’s forward motion, always led by their snout, is said to manifest good luck in the new year.
—Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
When the idea of a run with the Heat first was broached, Caron Butler wished his son luck and sent him on his way . . .
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2024
The Napoli forward also spoke to his childhood hero before the match and said Ronaldo had wished him luck.
—Ben Church, CNN, 27 June 2024
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“Luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luck. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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