Accident

/ˈæksɪdənt/

/ˈæksədənt/

Accident

an unexpected and unpleasant event that occurs by chance, usually causing damage or injury

a situation where vehicles hit each other or a person is hit by a vehicle

anything that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause

Examples

1. That accident battered up the door of my car.

2. The accident changed everything for him.

3. The accident resulted in a lot of blood on the pavement.

4. She'll have an accident one day.