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

Americans have traditionally embraced a lifestyle of abundance, believing that hard work and ambition would lead to greater prosperity. — Steven Delco, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026

Postwar American prosperity, with its ideology of more, seemed stacked against the restraint required of Zen Buddhist practice. — Literary Hub, 29 June 2026

Most Americans support law enforcement while demanding accountability, believe markets create prosperity and understand the importance of a secure border while also embracing legal immigration. — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2026

In this century, a combination of prosperity, women’s rights, and smartphones has wrought unexpected changes. — Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Atlantic, 28 June 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