encounter
/ɪnˈkaʊntə/noun
A meeting, especially one that is unplanned or unexpected.
Example sentences
- “Their encounter was a matter of chance.”
- “Three armies encountered at Waterloo.”
Featured as word of the day on October 10, 2026.
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