happenstance UK /ˈhap(ə)nˌstɑːns/US /ˈhæpənˌstæns/ noun2 •The chance or random quality of an event or circumstance.Once is happenstance, twice is coincidence, three times is enemy action. — 1964 •A chance or random event or circumstance.Our meeting today was a happenstance, but I'm glad we crossed paths. formshappenstances