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

Trump promised strength and prosperity from his trade wars. —Linda Sánchez, Oc Register, 9 May 2026

Her preaching emphasized themes of personal transformation, faith, health, and financial blessing, aligning her with the prosperity gospel movement. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026

The housing crisis is one of the biggest impediments to prosperity and quality of life in San Diego and California. —Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026

Those years included periods of unexampled prosperity and the growth of a strong middle class in the United States. —Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026

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