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

Not asked enough by those who venerated Graham is why in death the patriot’s name must be associated with what’s so inimical to American prosperity and freedom. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

The city also intensified efforts to remove homelessness from public view, seeking to present visitors with an image of prosperity and order. — Jeffrey Bennett, Time, 17 July 2026

Now every Venezuelan can afford these items, but Caracas store shelves are as empty as Alexandra Ocasio Cortez’s promises of socialist prosperity. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

Poverty can be reduced by recognizing people as entrepreneurs, workers and economic partners capable of building their own prosperity. — Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 16 July 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