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

Several destinations emerge as all-rounders—combining prosperity, innovation, and kindness. —Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025

America's strength in the Middle East lies in advancing justice, mutual respect, and lasting prosperity for all its people. —David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025

The global trade that was once an engine of prosperity may now reverse and become a source of economic competition. —Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2025

Believing that climate change poses manageable risks to U.S. prosperity and security. —Ben Geman, Axios, 7 Apr. 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