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

The young scientists weighing their futures today will help determine America’s future health and prosperity. — Carole Labonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026

Corn was king long before Zellwood exploded into commercial prosperity in the 1940s. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

Businesses were operating, international visitors were arriving, and the city continued to project an image of prosperity and openness. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

In the north, worship centers on the goddess Lakshmi, who symbolizes wealth and prosperity. — ABC News, 6 Nov. 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