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

That's after the Obama administration lifted a moratorium on American oil and gas exports in 2017 under Republican Party pressure in the wake of the country's shale production bonanza. —Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025

Partnering with one of the most successful soccer clubs in the world is a branding bonanza. —Chantz Martin, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025

The wealthiest Americans not only escaped the worst consequences of inflation but also were the prime beneficiaries of the profit bonanza and the stock market boom in the wake of the pandemic. —Isabella M. Weber, Foreign Affairs, 15 Jan. 2025

And now, 16 thoughts from an unanticipated three-day College Football Playoff quarterfinal bonanza. —Stewart Mandel, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 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

Kids Definition

bonanza

noun

bo·​nan·​za bə-ˈnan-zə 

1

: a large and rich mineral deposit

2

: something that brings a rich return