prosperity

noun

pros·​per·​i·​ty prä-ˈsper-ə-tē 

: the condition of being successful or thriving

especially : economic well-being

Examples of prosperity in a Sentence

a period of prosperity for our nation

Recent Examples on the Web

Add a pinch of salt for purification, rosemary for protection, rose petals for love and beauty, cinnamon for prosperity and lavender for relaxation and peace. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025

Elitism and majoritarianism are not conducive to prosperity. —Suwanna Gauntlett, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025

Those universities have contributed tremendously to America's prosperity, health, and security. —Erica Pandey, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025

Anthony Van Dyck’s 1620-ish portrait of the Antwerp artist Frans Snyders 7 filled the prosperity bill. —Holland Cotter, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English prosperite, borrowed from Anglo-French prosperité, borrowed from Latin prosperitāt-, prosperitās "favorable state or outcome, success," from prosperus "agreeable to one's wishes, successful" + -itāt-, -itās -ity — more at prosperous

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing prosperity

• co-prosperity

Rhymes for prosperity

• alterity
• asperity
• austerity
• celerity
• dexterity
• disparity
• hilarity
• molarity
• planarity
• polarity
• posterity
• severity

Kids Definition

prosperity

noun

pros·​per·​i·​ty prä-ˈsper-ət-ē 

: the state of being prosperous or successful