abundance

noun

abun·​dance ə-ˈbən-dən(t)s 

1

: an ample quantity : an abundant amount : profusion

a city that has an abundance of fine restaurants

2

: affluence, wealth

a life of abundance

3

: relative degree of plentifulness

low abundances of uranium and thorium

—H. C. Urey

Synonyms

• loads
• plenty
• ton
• wealth
• quantity
• slew
• dozen
• deal
• lot
• pile
• bunch
• chunk

Examples of abundance in a Sentence

a plant with an abundance of flowers

a plant known for the abundance of its flowers

Recent Examples on the Web

With at least two vacancies in the starting rotation, a lack of veteran relievers and a free-swinging lineup that could use some reimagining, the Astros have an abundance of needs this winter. —Chandler Rome, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025

Jupiter in Cancer nourishes us and our surroundings, reminding us that abundance is felt most deeply when shared with others. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025

The youngest of the Paul brothers (Logan Paul is Jake’s older brother) has already taken to his personal social media to respond to the abundance of AI videos, and has a good sense of humor about it all. —Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025

After all, their lives depend on the amount of rain, the abundance of acorns, and whether the Department of Homeland Security dynamites mountains to build a wall, shrinking their habitat in the process. —Ganesh Marín, The Dial, 7 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English aboundaunce, habundaunce, borrowed from Anglo-French abundance, habundance, borrowed from Latin abundantia, noun derivative of abundant-, abundans abundant

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing abundance

• in abundance

Rhymes for abundance

• overabundance
• superabundance

Kids Definition

abundance

noun

abun·​dance ə-ˈbən-dən(t)s 

1

: a large quantity : plenty

2

: wealth sense 1