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 project is one of Georgia’s largest, prompting promises of economic prosperity from backers and outrage among thousands of residents who just learned of the plans. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 28 July 2026

Its rich copper mines drew people from far and wide, fueling dreams of prosperity. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026

After decades of prosperity, the hotel closed in 1972 and sat empty for years. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026

What are the building blocks of health, education and prosperity for all? — Robert Smith, NPR, 24 July 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