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Definition accident in American English

accident noun

noun
/ˈæksɪdənt/

▪ bad, fatal, minor, serious, tragic

1

a crash involving a car, train, airplane, or other vehicle

Example

a fatal accident on the expressway between Plainview and Westbury

Example

He was killed in a car accident.

Example

The accident was caused by ice on the road.

Synonyms and related words
accident aquaplane bang up
1.1

a sudden event that results in damage, injury, or death

Example

Seven men were killed in a serious mining accident yesterday.

Example

a riding/climbing/hunting accident

Synonyms and related words
accident mishap calamity
1.2

a mistake that causes minor damage or harm

Example

Don't make such a fuss - it was an accident.

Synonyms and related words
accident mishap calamity
2

something that happens unexpectedly, without being planned

Example

To be honest, my second pregnancy was an accident.

Synonyms and related words
accident coincidence fluke
3

used to say that however hard you try to be careful and cautious, unexpected things are likely to happen

Example

Accidents will happen, especially when you're wearing white clothes.

4

if someone, especially a child, has an accident, they urinate or excrete without intending to do it

Example

Children can have an accident at night sometimes.

Definition accident in American English