Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

encounter

[en-koun-ter] / ɛnˈkaʊn tər /
NOUN
brief or unexpected meeting
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST






Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Chinese firms have been known to expand quickly within the country, before venturing abroad where they encounter more challenges while scaling up.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Home was where he would also encounter screen legends.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Silicon Valley lore traces their first meeting back to 2012, in an encounter prompted by investor Geoff Ralston.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Along the way, Paige and her brother Zak have a chance encounter with Dwayne Johnson, who plays himself in the film and offers the pair advice on their careers.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

She’d seen them encounter mists, spiders, and a grootslang, and had done nothing at all to help until now.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




Vocabulary lists containing encounter