Lady Luck
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Lady Luck
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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It makes them feel special, like Lady Luck has shone her light on them.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 27, 2026
Las Vegas, you might be in with Lady Luck!
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 1, 2025
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.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2024
“You have to be good. And you need a little bit of luck. We just didn’t seem to have any Lady Luck on our side tonight,” he said.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 7, 2022
Den us heats up dem C.O.D. dice, an' Ah shows you what me an' Lady Luck kin do when de speed bell rings.
From Lady Luck by Wiley, Hugh
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