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 institution, sold as the gateway to prosperity, has become its single largest private obstacle. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026

On this day, tradition holds that there are auspicious times to perform certain rituals to bring prosperity in the new year. —Diaa Hadid, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026

Energy sits at the intersection of prosperity, security, and sustainability. —Jason Bordoff, Time, 15 Apr. 2026

Our children and grandchildren remind me every day why this work matters and why an affordable, high‑quality public education can open the door to prosperity for every Georgian. —Dan Raby, CBS News, 15 Apr. 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