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

Economists say the trend has also become evident in North Texas, a region that has long boasted among the country’s brightest corporate success stories yet simultaneously suffers from vast geographic and racial prosperity divides. —Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026

Hamiltonians have long believed that America’s international security, economic prosperity, and domestic stability depend on a constructive relationship between an enterprise-friendly state and a dynamic private sector. —Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026

In the centro storico, there are landmarks to the town’s ancient prosperity and logistical importance, like the the Torre delle Ore, or clock tower; a 14th-century stone bridge; the frescoed Chiesa di Santo Spirito; and frescoed buildings along the Via Roma. —Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026

In its 25-year history, the program has quietly delivered a hit parade of big wins — parks and preserves that are the cornerstone of Florida communities, the foundation not just of our state’s prosperity but our quality of life. —Julie Wraithmell, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 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