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

With transparency, open dialogue, and a focus on prosperity, Americans can continue embracing the principles of governance established by our founders and strengthen national unity. —Kevin Fixler may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026

This is what created the New Deal, this is what created the labor movement, this is what created the concept of shared prosperity. —Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 1 May 2026

The promises of prosperity and unity sound hollow when so many are simply trying to survive. —Tania Navarro, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026

This is why our governments are concluding new economic and technology agreements – to write the next chapter of our joint prosperity and ensure that British and American ingenuity continues to lead the world. —Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026

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