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

Red is a symbol of prosperity and was worn on the Roman New Year, while in the Middle Ages, wearing red became linked to underwear. —Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024

Postwar prosperity—here was the vindication of Keynesianism and the multiplier. —Brian Domitrovic, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024

First, the Arab Spring is not over and won’t be over until the problems of the region—economic prosperity and political inclusion—are properly addressed. —Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024

The United States’ security and prosperity are rooted in military primacy. —Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024

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