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

… commercial channels planning all-day viewing bonanzas …

—William Borders

Examples of bonanza in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The decor is minimal but chic—you’ll spot some Philippe Starck—that’s designed for restful time indoors, but also to remind you of nature’s bonanza at your doorstep. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Traditional Hollywood studio types have largely been ecstatic about the box office bonanza. —Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2026

Closing The bonanza may be coming. —Nigel Morris, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

Even if the fundamentals are pointing to a profit bonanza, share prices can overshoot. —Michael Santoli, CNBC, 19 May 2026

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