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

In Feng Shui principles, jade plants are believed to attract wealth, prosperity and promote positive energy flow. —Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Nov. 2025

And the company has a specific mission that is focused on prosperity for all. —Harvard Business Review, 13 Nov. 2025

Still, with all its prosperity, that doesn’t mean the network is ready to start planning their next Real Housewives and Below Deck crossover. —Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025

Abuja must now internalize the lesson that the security and prosperity of Nigerians — and not, for example, the successful issuance of eurobond debt — are the most important indicators of stability and progress. —Kingsley Moghalu, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 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