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rich·​es | \ ˈri-chəz How to pronounce riches (audio) \

Definition of riches

: things that make one rich : wealth
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Recent Examples on the Web However, Uncut Gems’s script (written by the Safdies and their longtime collaborator Ronald Bronstein) is much more a Shakespearean tragedy than a story of rags-to-riches triumph. — David Sims, The Atlantic, "The Gritty, Spellbinding Tragedy of Uncut Gems," 12 Dec. 2019 And who nevertheless was swept to fame, riches and establishment approval? — Brian Mccollum, Detroit Free Press, "Kid Rock is still Kid Rock — it's the culture that has changed since he hit the scene," 8 Dec. 2019 Major League Baseball’s new office will have a rags-to-riches component. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Rags to riches: MLB to open NYC retail store at new offices," 14 Oct. 2019 Crowds in colorful traditional garments danced in the streets and threw grass into pools of water as a symbol of prosperity and riches. — Abdi Latif Dahir, Quartz Africa, "Ethiopia’s Oromos mark thanksgiving festival in Addis Ababa for the first time in 150 years," 7 Oct. 2019 Faced with an uncertain future, and to re-inject resilience into the food system, scientists are now looking back to the genetic riches of nature. — National Geographic, "We’re turning to offbeat foods to survive a harsher climate," 3 Dec. 2019 George Cukor’s 1954 musical starring Judy Garland was the second of four versions of this rags-to-riches story. — Susan Dunne, courant.com, "Wesleyan’s film expert Jeanine Basinger has a new book about Hollywood musicals. Here are 10 of her favorites.," 14 Nov. 2019 Davis is in favor of having rags-to-riches stories in college athletics as long as there are some regulations. — Brandon Folsom, Detroit Free Press, "Greg Kampe: NCAA's name, image, likeness decision could open Pandora's box," 30 Oct. 2019 Sherman isn’t the only kid who went straight outta Compton to a life of fame and riches in sports. — Scott Ostler, SFChronicle.com, "49ers’ Richard Sherman: How Compton childhood shaped his NFL journey," 17 Oct. 2019

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First Known Use of riches

13th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for riches

Middle English, singular or plural, from richesse wealth, from Anglo-French richesce, from riche rich, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English rīce rich

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The first known use of riches was in the 13th century

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“Riches.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riches. Accessed 21 January 2020.

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riches

noun
How to pronounce riches (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of riches

: large amounts of money and possessions
: good things that are available to use or choose

riches

noun plural
rich·​es | \ ˈri-chəz How to pronounce riches (audio) \

Kids Definition of riches

: things that make someone rich

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