Lady Luck

noun

(sometimes lowercase)

1. the personification of luck as a lady bringing good or bad fortune.

   Lady Luck was against us and we lost the game.

Lady Luck

noun

1. the personification of fortune or chance

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lady Luck¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Lady Luck has been mentioned, but there was nothing fortunate about McTominay leaping the height of the Finnieston Crane to score an outrageous bicycle kick.

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Beforehand, we wondered if the luck that Scotland enjoyed in their two previous games in the group would hold and for the longest time it looked like Lady Luck had left the building, storming out in an almighty strop.

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It is not just about turning up to win it - you also need a little bit of luck in finals, so let's hope lady luck is shining on Newcastle.

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Las Vegas, you might be in with Lady Luck!

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When the one win you've got in 16 games was a scratchy old thing against Gibraltar, you'll take whatever Lady Luck is offering.

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