wealth

noun

ˈwelth How to pronounce wealth (audio)
 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

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.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English welthe, from wele weal

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4

Time Traveler
The first known use of wealth was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Wealth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wealth. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

wealth

noun
1
: a great amount of money or possessions : affluence
2
: a large amount or number : profusion
a wealth of detail

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