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

This victory belongs to our citizens, who have chosen a future anchored in peace and prosperity. —David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024

Sagittarius season begins on Nov. 21, bringing inspiration and prosperity to your financial sector, which is ideal for exploring new financial goals and approaching money matters with optimism. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024

Seeing more women achieve wealth reshapes the narrative around who deserves financial success, demonstrating that ambition and prosperity are well within reach for anyone willing to pursue them. 7. —Melissa Houston, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

From the commemoration of King Rama’s return to his kingdom after defeating Ravana to the reverence of Lakshmi, the goddess of abundance and prosperity, various sects of Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism commune in ceremony. —Prinita Thevarajah, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 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