prosperity

noun

pros·​per·​i·​ty prä-ˈsper-ə-tē 

: the condition of being successful or thriving

especially : economic well-being

Examples of prosperity in a Sentence

a period of prosperity for our nation

Recent Examples on the Web

The first 300 shoppers at Entrance 2 will receive red envelopes symbolizing good luck, prosperity and happiness in the new year. —Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 2 Feb. 2025

And then there’s Majdi, a civil servant bound by the fact that his living comes from the oppressive government while longing for freedom for himself and prosperity for his family. —Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025

This experience led the future president to view rural American prosperity, especially for farmers, as essential to overall economic growth. —Johnathan K Williams / Made By History, TIME, 30 Jan. 2025

New Year celebrations are typically marked by gatherings with loved ones, tables full of food and the hope of prosperity and luck in the coming year. —Brendan Le, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English prosperite, borrowed from Anglo-French prosperité, borrowed from Latin prosperitāt-, prosperitās "favorable state or outcome, success," from prosperus "agreeable to one's wishes, successful" + -itāt-, -itās -ity — more at prosperous

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing prosperity

• co-prosperity

Kids Definition

prosperity

noun

pros·​per·​i·​ty prä-ˈsper-ət-ē 

: the state of being prosperous or successful