1
: an unfortunate accident
The fire was a tragic mishap that could have been prevented.
2
: bad luck : misfortune
The ceremony proceeded without mishap.
Examples of mishap in a Sentence
We experienced the usual mishaps of a family vacation.
The ceremony proceeded without mishap.
The fire was a tragic mishap that could have been prevented.
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Some people might be concerned about taking to the air, given recent plane mishaps, crashes and air travel costs.
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Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
Cautionary Tales Ocean rescues are more prevalent in Hawaii, but hiking mishaps have generated a glut of coverage in both local and mainstream news outlets over the years.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 3 Mar. 2025
From clutter to paint color mishaps, bulky furniture to low-slung ceilings, these are the design mistakes that Paula Taylor, head stylist and trend specialist at Graham & Brown, says are making your home feel smaller.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
The space regulator has previously authorized flights by companies including SpaceX and Rocket Lab while mishap investigations were still underway, a spokesperson told CNBC by email.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
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Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
Cautionary Tales Ocean rescues are more prevalent in Hawaii, but hiking mishaps have generated a glut of coverage in both local and mainstream news outlets over the years.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 3 Mar. 2025
From clutter to paint color mishaps, bulky furniture to low-slung ceilings, these are the design mistakes that Paula Taylor, head stylist and trend specialist at Graham & Brown, says are making your home feel smaller.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
The space regulator has previously authorized flights by companies including SpaceX and Rocket Lab while mishap investigations were still underway, a spokesperson told CNBC by email.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Mishap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mishap. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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