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

Turning that investment into broader prosperity will require better education and skills, stronger governance and competition, and deeper links to global markets. — Jihad Azour, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026

One that secures our border, safeguards public safety and national security, and welcomes those seeking an opportunity to enhance American prosperity and contribute to the rich diversity that makes this country great. — Daniel Delgado, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Even amid post–World War II belt-tightening, a seemingly simple two-door cabinet (1946) could be trimmed into a zigzag pattern, perhaps signaling hope in a prosperity to come. — Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 2 Nov. 2026

One former businessman carried a two-dollar bill in his wallet as a good-luck charm to attract prosperity and wealth. — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026

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