accident
noun
an undesirable or unfortunate happening that occurs unintentionally and usually results in harm, injury, damage, or loss; casualty; mishap.
accidents
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pluralof accident.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Many rely on cheap and poorly regulated boats and ships for transport between the country's more than 7,000 islands, despite regular accidents.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
Maritime accidents are common in the Philippines, an archipelago of 7,100 islands.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Despite its long deployment, the Lincoln avoided some of the accidents that have afflicted other carriers on recent deployments, including during Operation Epic Fury.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
Car accidents are dangerous for everyone involved, but they have become even more hazardous for pedestrians and cyclists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
They are accidents and no one’s fault, as used to be thought.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
