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 of abundance

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

In a lush West Adams garden packed with herbs and flowers, pastry chef Rose Wilde teaches decorators to draw inspiration from local abundance. — Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Instead, there’s a long porch for contemplating, a wood hearth, an abundance of antiques to appreciate, a big kitchen, and a dining table that seats at least 10 from the looks of it. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026

Out of an abundance of caution, the general dermatology community advises against pregnant women using retinol, Watchmaker says. — Rachel Burchfield, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

This abundance of material is owed to the fact that each crew member has their own compelling narrative arc. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 July 2026

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