random encounter

noun

A battle that starts at an unpredictable time, against random enemies.

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Meanings

nounrandom encounter (plural random encounters)

plural random encounters

  1. roleplaying gamesvideo gamesA battle that starts at an unpredictable time, against random enemies.
  2. broadlyThe event of seeing someone appearing without warning.

    [Scott is dreaming. Ramona appears in the dream without warning.] Ramona: I think this is the lamest dream I've ever found you in. Forest elf: Look out! Random encounter!!!

    2007, “Scott Pilgrim Gets It Together”, in Scott Pilgrim, volume 4
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APA

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MLA

“random encounter.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/random%20encounter. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “random encounter,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/random%20encounter.

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