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

Scientists may have problem-solving skills, insight and knowledge in abundance. —Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026

Highs will reach the low 90s, but with the abundance of moisture in the atmosphere, the heat index is expected to reach around 100 degrees. —Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 20 June 2026

Rip tides and sneaker waves remain in abundance along the Northern Calfornia coast, especially near San Francisco, the weather service said. —Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 19 June 2026

If your closet is one of the many that has a drawer stashed with an abundance of old T-shirts, welcome to the club. —Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 19 June 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