bonanza

noun

bo·​nan·​za bə-ˈnan-zə 

1

mining : an exceptionally large and rich mineral deposit (as of an ore, precious metal, or petroleum)

2

a

: something that is very valuable, profitable, or rewarding

a box-office bonanza

b

: a very large amount

a bonanza of sympathy

c

: extravaganza

channels planning all-day viewing bonanzas

—William Borders

Examples of bonanza in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But experts say the dip could be because the bonanza of deals was extended to four days this year, meaning consumers are less rushed to make purchases. —Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025

Amazon and Walmart’s annual discount bonanzas start today, but the retail giants are battling the White House as much as each other. —semafor.com, 8 July 2025

Maybe don’t bother with South by Southwest. Pre-COVID, the annual music, technology, film and culture conference was an entertainment bonanza. —Ramon Ramirez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025

Come for the special-effects bonanza, stay for a most epic thumbs-up. 19. —Brian Truitt, USA Today, 21 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, literally, calm sea, from Medieval Latin bonacia, alteration of Latin malacia, from Greek malakia, literally, softness, from malakos soft

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for bonanza

• extravaganza
• stanza

Kids Definition

bonanza

noun

bo·​nan·​za bə-ˈnan-zə 

1

: a large and rich mineral deposit

2

: something that brings a rich return