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

Advertisement Iranians who want peace and prosperity have no say in their country’s foreign policy. —Roya Boroumand, Time, 9 July 2025

Mattering clearly matters—in terms of the prosperity of organizations and in terms of the personal relationships that bring joy to life. —Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025

Experts caution that these moves not only risk immediate harm to scientific progress and academic freedom but also erode the public’s trust in science and education, with long-term implications for the nation’s prosperity and security. —Marc Zimmer, The Conversation, 7 July 2025

The path toward peace and prosperity is evident as proven by the Abraham Accords. —Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 July 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

Rhymes for prosperity

• alterity
• asperity
• austerity
• celerity
• dexterity
• disparity
• hilarity
• molarity
• planarity
• polarity
• posterity
• severity

Kids Definition

prosperity

noun

pros·​per·​i·​ty prä-ˈsper-ət-ē 

: the state of being prosperous or successful