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

This exciting university city emanates a vibrant, youthful energy that’s reflected in its abundance of top-notch restaurants, cafés, and bars. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

Tavares looked to be a Class 3A contender in 2026 at the end of last season because of the abundance of talent the Bulldogs were due to return. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026

There’s an abundance of glass—local Blenko and beyond—and an Alexander Calder mobile soaring high. — Carolanne Griffith Roberts, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026

While water service was restored to customers in Pāhala, a boil water notice was issued out of an abundance of caution. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 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