in plenty

phrase

: present or existing in large amounts : in abundance
There were eggs in plenty not far off, in the hen house.Robert C. O'Brien
… academics can cite evidence in plenty … to justify their skepticism.Peter Green

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Tall French windows filter in plenty of light, and some suites open onto private balconies or terraces overlooking the city. Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026 Cured in plenty of lime juice and salt, the mushrooms become tender and tangy, then mingle with crisp red onion and cucumber, juicy tomatoes and fresh cilantro. Laura McLively, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2026 Office-ready dresses and smoothing bras are discounted and available in plenty of sizes, too — a rarity for Spanx sale items. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 The Dragons switched in plenty of players with the starting unit, showcasing their versatility. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in plenty

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in plenty was in the 14th century

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“In plenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20plenty. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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