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

Our technologies can transform medicine, education, and human prosperity. — Halla Tómasdóttir, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

None of these experiments have offered political accountability, legitimate governance, or economic prosperity. — Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026

Eighty-five percent said cybercrime and cyber insecurity will affect their organization’s prosperity over the next three years. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026

Peace through dialogue is the only path toward sustainable security, economic growth, and prosperity. — Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 14 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