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

Abel argued there was a shortage of manufacturing for specialty clothes like Wild Rye’s rather than an over-abundance. —Bart Jansen, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026

The spokesperson said school police will conduct extra patrols out of an abundance of caution. —Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026

Floor-to-ceiling windows let in an abundance of light and encourage engagement with the lush landscaping outside. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026

Thanks to this new abundance of shredded coconut, bakers began to incorporate it into various desserts. —Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 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