wealth

noun

ˈwelth 

also ˈweltth

1

: abundance of valuable material possessions or resources

2

: abundant supply : profusion

3

a

: all property that has a money value or an exchangeable value

b

: all material objects that have economic utility

especially : the stock of useful goods having economic value in existence at any one time

national wealth

4

obsolete : weal, welfare

Synonyms of wealth

• assets
• capital
• fortune
• money
• riches

Examples of wealth in a Sentence

a nation that has acquired great wealth

someone whose sole goal is the accumulation of wealth

Her personal wealth is estimated to be around $10 billion.

What percentage of the national wealth is spent on health care?

I was impressed by the wealth of choices.

Libraries offer a wealth of information.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Proposition 40 billionaire wealth tax is shaping up to be the most expensive and contentious ballot fight this year. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026

But the tension preceding the moment — and the already-out-of-hand margin on the scoreboard — already created a wealth of damage. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund will co-own those outlets, too. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026

Crawford expects the migration of wealth to South Florida to lead to more demand across the luxury real estate market, not just in enclaves like Indian Creek Village. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English welthe, from wele weal

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing wealth

• share the wealth
• spread the wealth

Rhymes for wealth

• health
• stealth
• bridewealth
• commonwealth
• telehealth

Kids Definition

wealth

noun

ˈwelth 

1

: a great amount of money or possessions : affluence

2

: a large amount or number : profusion

a wealth of detail