bonanza

noun

bo·​nan·​za bə-ˈnan-zə 

1

mining : an exceptionally large and rich mineral deposit (as of an ore, precious metal, or petroleum)

2

a

: something that is very valuable, profitable, or rewarding

a box-office bonanza

b

: a very large amount

a bonanza of sympathy

c

: extravaganza

channels planning all-day viewing bonanzas

—William Borders

Examples of bonanza in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Electronic Arts is looking for a microtransactions bonanza this fall after reporting its lowest Q1 net revenue from live services since 2022—part of a multiyear stagnation for in-game purchases on the publisher’s titles. —Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2025

Will trips to waterparks or minigolf outings make up for less lavish birthday bonanzas? —Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 20 July 2025

Spencer Platt | Getty Images Amazon is extending its Prime Day discount bonanza, announcing that the annual sale will run four days this year. —Annie Palmer, CNBC, 17 June 2025

The tournament, hosted and part-funded by Saudi Arabia, was held for the first time in 2024 and brought together professional gamers, publishers and fans from across the world for an eight-week competitive gaming bonanza. —Ben Church, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, literally, calm sea, from Medieval Latin bonacia, alteration of Latin malacia, from Greek malakia, literally, softness, from malakos soft

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for bonanza

• extravaganza
• stanza

Kids Definition

bonanza

noun

bo·​nan·​za bə-ˈnan-zə 

1

: a large and rich mineral deposit

2

: something that brings a rich return