chance discovery
noun phraseUK /tʃɑːns dɪˈskʌvəri/
US /tʃæns dɪˈskʌvəri/
A chance discovery is something cool you find by accident when you were not even looking for it.
Finding that shiny coin in the sand was a chance discovery.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A scientific or historical finding made while searching for something else.
Penicillin was a chance discovery made by Alexander Fleming.
3. An unexpected lucky outcome that happens without planning.
Their meeting at the bus stop was a chance discovery that led to a lifelong friendship.
4. The act of coming across something valuable without intending to.
The hikers' chance discovery of the hidden waterfall made the trip unforgettable.