prosperity

noun

pros·​per·​i·​ty prä-ˈsper-ə-tē 

: the condition of being successful or thriving

especially : economic well-being

Examples of prosperity in a Sentence

a period of prosperity for our nation

Recent Examples on the Web

Experts caution that the often horrendous conditions that drove record numbers of migrants to flee their home countries in search of safety, security and prosperity in the United States have not changed. —Daniel Gonzalez, USA Today, 9 Nov. 2025

But long-term prosperity depends on broad participation in income and consumption. —Jane Sadowsky, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025

Israel’s experience of cold peace with its neighbors Jordan and Egypt show that diplomatic treaties don’t create harmony and prosperity. —Jon Medved, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025

In a prior interview more than a year ago with a Curaçao television station, TeleCuraçao, Ansary said the insurance company was at the peak of its prosperity, liquidity and profitability when the central bank decided to take control. —Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English prosperite, borrowed from Anglo-French prosperité, borrowed from Latin prosperitāt-, prosperitās "favorable state or outcome, success," from prosperus "agreeable to one's wishes, successful" + -itāt-, -itās -ity — more at prosperous

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing prosperity

• co-prosperity

Rhymes for prosperity

• alterity
• asperity
• austerity
• celerity
• dexterity
• disparity
• hilarity
• molarity
• planarity
• polarity
• posterity
• severity

Kids Definition

prosperity

noun

pros·​per·​i·​ty prä-ˈsper-ət-ē 

: the state of being prosperous or successful