I. ˈlək noun
Etymology: Middle English lucke, from Middle Dutch luc; akin to Middle High German ge lücke luck
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : a force that brings good fortune or adversity
b. : the events or circumstances that operate for or against an individual
2. : favoring chance ; also : success
had great luck growing orchids
• luck·less -ləs adjective
II. intransitive verb
Date: circa 1584
1. : to prosper or succeed especially through chance or good fortune — usually used with out
the hero luck s out and is able to escape
2. : to come upon something desirable by chance — usually used with out, on, onto, or into
luck ed into a wonderful opportunity