wealth

noun

ˈwelth 

also ˈweltth

1

: abundance of valuable material possessions or resources

2

: abundant supply : profusion

3

a

: all property that has a money value or an exchangeable value

b

: all material objects that have economic utility

especially : the stock of useful goods having economic value in existence at any one time

national wealth

4

obsolete : weal, welfare

Synonyms of wealth

• assets
• capital
• fortune
• money
• riches

Examples of wealth in a Sentence

a nation that has acquired great wealth

someone whose sole goal is the accumulation of wealth

Her personal wealth is estimated to be around $10 billion.

What percentage of the national wealth is spent on health care?

I was impressed by the wealth of choices.

Libraries offer a wealth of information.

Recent Examples on the Web

Some people think that the rankings are skewed, rewarding prominent colleges and universities for little more than their wealth. — Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026

Kate Ashford, lead wealth writer at NerdWallet, says people with money in high-yield savings accounts, CDs and money market accounts could soon see better returns as banks raise rates. — Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Musk is $630 billion richer than Google co-founder Larry Page, who ranked third in the nation in terms of overall wealth. — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026

The book is a global novel about middle-class families without generational wealth who are trying to educate their children. — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English welthe, from wele weal

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing wealth

• share the wealth
• spread the wealth

Rhymes for wealth

• health
• stealth
• bridewealth
• commonwealth
• telehealth

Kids Definition

wealth

noun

ˈwelth 

1

: a great amount of money or possessions : affluence

2

: a large amount or number : profusion

a wealth of detail