plentiful
adjective
plen·ti·ful
ˈplen-ti-fəl 
1
: containing or yielding plenty
a plentiful land
2
: characterized by, constituting, or existing in plenty
plentifulness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of plentiful in a Sentence
Gasoline won't always be cheap and plentiful.
Space is plentiful enough for several homes.
Natural gas is a plentiful resource.
These vegetables are a plentiful source of vitamins.
Recent Examples on the Web
Unique experiences are plentiful, like shipwreck scuba diving in the Straits of Mackinac and checking out the sights from the stunning Castle Rock viewpoint.
—
Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
On sailings like ours with many sea days, the kitchen staff has fewer options than in Europe for instance, where vendors are plentiful.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
Ideas for integrating the PA more fully into Gaza relief operations are plentiful, including establishing Palestinian aid facilities in the West Bank, involving the PA’s security forces in aid processing and rubble clearing, and creating a direct aid-delivery route from the West Bank into Gaza.
—Shira Efron, Foreign Affairs, 15 Apr. 2024
Food that’s cheap, plentiful and capable of feeding large numbers of people is part of the tapestry of a community.
—Emiene Wright, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2024
Many economists thought there was a chance the rapid rate hikes could tip the country into recession, but jobs have remained plentiful and the economy has held up better than expected thanks to strong consumer spending.
—Matt Ott, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2024
Since recreational marijuana became legal in July, some Prince George’s officials have heaved about the prospect of dispensaries sprouting up around the county, especially in areas where smoke and liquor shops are more plentiful than grocery stores and playgrounds.
—Lateshia Beachum, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
Wave power is particularly attractive for island nations and remote island communities, where land for power plants can be scarce, but waves are plentiful.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Apr. 2024
The hope is that with a predictable, plentiful supply of cheap energy, the country can develop economically.
—Gaiutra Bahadur Keisha Scarville, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2024
Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
On sailings like ours with many sea days, the kitchen staff has fewer options than in Europe for instance, where vendors are plentiful.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
Ideas for integrating the PA more fully into Gaza relief operations are plentiful, including establishing Palestinian aid facilities in the West Bank, involving the PA’s security forces in aid processing and rubble clearing, and creating a direct aid-delivery route from the West Bank into Gaza.
—Shira Efron, Foreign Affairs, 15 Apr. 2024
Food that’s cheap, plentiful and capable of feeding large numbers of people is part of the tapestry of a community.
—Emiene Wright, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2024
Many economists thought there was a chance the rapid rate hikes could tip the country into recession, but jobs have remained plentiful and the economy has held up better than expected thanks to strong consumer spending.
—Matt Ott, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2024
Since recreational marijuana became legal in July, some Prince George’s officials have heaved about the prospect of dispensaries sprouting up around the county, especially in areas where smoke and liquor shops are more plentiful than grocery stores and playgrounds.
—Lateshia Beachum, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
Wave power is particularly attractive for island nations and remote island communities, where land for power plants can be scarce, but waves are plentiful.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Apr. 2024
The hope is that with a predictable, plentiful supply of cheap energy, the country can develop economically.
—Gaiutra Bahadur Keisha Scarville, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2024
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“Plentiful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plentiful. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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plentiful
adjective
plen·ti·ful
ˈplent-i-fəl
1
: giving or containing plenty
a plentiful land
2
: present in large numbers or amount
plentiful rain
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