bonanza

noun

bo·​nan·​za bə-ˈnan-zə 

1

mining : an exceptionally large and rich mineral deposit (as of an ore, precious metal, or petroleum)

2

a

: something that is very valuable, profitable, or rewarding

a box-office bonanza

b

: a very large amount

a bonanza of sympathy

c

: extravaganza

… commercial channels planning all-day viewing bonanzas …

—William Borders

Examples of bonanza in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The next World Cup cycle will be a dramatically different negotiation, with Fox’s bargain-rate deal expiring and the 2026 ratings bonanza on the table as evidence of what the rights are actually worth. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 June 2026

We were reminded of that yesterday when Mexico won its home country opener against South Africa 2-0 in a red card bonanza, and later in in Guadalajara, when South Korea made a late-game emotional comeback against Czechia to win 2-1. —Alex Connor, USA Today, 12 June 2026

Many are in such fiscal distress that they may well be tempted to host data centers for the potential property-tax bonanza that could bail them out in one fell swoop. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026

This summer is going to be bigger than people think and the brand bonanza will be on par with the Super Bowl. —Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 12 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, literally, calm sea, from Medieval Latin bonacia, alteration of Latin malacia, from Greek malakia, literally, softness, from malakos soft

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for bonanza

• extravaganza
• stanza

Kids Definition

bonanza

noun

bo·​nan·​za bə-ˈnan-zə 

1

: a large and rich mineral deposit

2

: something that brings a rich return