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

The dress featured long sleeves and a plunging neckline with a skirt that slightly flared out, buoyed by the abundance of feathers. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026

The abundance of Southern California had clearly gripped the man. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

The festival committee, in consultation with the city of Bristol, canceled all activities for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, including the Mum Festival Parade, out of an abundance of caution for the public’s safety. — Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026

By measuring that abundance, my colleagues and I work backward to find the precise amount of radiation in the early universe. — Cara Giovanetti, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 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