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
Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
Madelyn Cline has had better luck with a role in the excellent Knives Out: Glass Onion.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 5 Nov. 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
Rizzi, unlike in the morning, also had some luck on his side, as Atlanta missed three field goals.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
Madelyn Cline has had better luck with a role in the excellent Knives Out: Glass Onion.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 5 Nov. 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 20 Nov. 2024.
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