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

This brings us to the second giant—and highly related—question: Does Miran think prosperity causes inflation? —Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025

These are uncertain times, and there is no guarantee that the new international dynamics will produce the progress and prosperity that the world has experienced since 1945. —Npr's International Desk, NPR, 10 Aug. 2025

Akehurst serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation’s prosperity and security. —Ashley Craig, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2025

Number one issue is Wisconsin being a 'prosperous state' Tiffany said the number one issue the next governor of Wisconsin must address is the state's prosperity. —Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 6 Aug. 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