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

Under the Vikings, iron and lead production expanded in the 8th century, which continued through the 10th century, so the region experienced economic prosperity. —Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Sep. 2025

Europe’s fundamental values are prosperity, equity, freedom, peace and democracy in a sustainable environment. —David Doty, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025

The economy operates like a casino, and there’s a feeling that traditional pathways to prosperity are gone. —Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025

Nepal's stability, peace and prosperity are of utmost importance. —Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 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