n.
Pronunciation: ' l ə k
Function: 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 \ -l ə s \ adjective