prosit

interjection

pro·​sit ˈprō-zət How to pronounce prosit (audio)
-sət
variants or prost
used to wish good health especially before drinking

Word History

Etymology

German, from Latin prosit may it be beneficial, from prodesse to be useful — more at proud

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of prosit was in 1846

Dictionary Entries Near prosit

Cite this Entry

“Prosit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prosit. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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