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

This is a one-time, 5% tax on the wealth of California billionaires. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026

The One Big Beautiful Bill eliminated the estate tax, which applies to the wealth of large estates. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

The partners of billionaires have long been appointed to roles distributing their spouses’ wealth through philanthropic and political giving. — Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 2 Nov. 2026

McKenzie and his outfit are usually conversing with agents, advisors, business and wealth managers about who may have capital needs as opposed to individual athletes themselves. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 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