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

As the Caribbean continues to innovate and grow, Carnival stands as a shining example of how tradition and entrepreneurship can dance in unison, driving prosperity across the diaspora. —Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025

At the end of World War II the United States used the prosperity that came with having its industrial and agricultural base intact to help other nations. —Nicolaus Mills, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025

People of both parties think science is important for prosperity Political polarization around trust in science has grown in the last 25 years, and today Republicans trust scientists at much lower rates than Democrats. —Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 6 May 2025

For some, the American promise of freedom and prosperity seemed to ring hollow. —Geoffrey Baym, The Conversation, 5 May 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