abundance

noun

abun·​dance ə-ˈbən-dən(t)s How to pronounce abundance (audio)
1
: an ample quantity : an abundant amount : profusion
a city that has an abundance of fine restaurants
2
: affluence, wealth
a life of abundance
3
: relative degree of plentifulness
low abundances of uranium and thoriumH. C. Urey

Examples of abundance in a Sentence

a plant with an abundance of flowers a plant known for the abundance of its flowers
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An abundance of predators will help manage aphids throughout the garden. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025 On this occasion, the Portofino dinner parties and cocktail events have stretched long and late into the night, with an abundance of local cuisine, Aperol spritzes, and dancing. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025 Meanwhile, abundance of Atlantic sturgeon remained very low, which can be explained in part by their lifespan. Logan Kistler, JSTOR Daily, 3 Apr. 2025 In a recent articulation of this, Klein points out the general tenets of the abundance agenda without specifics on how to overcome regulation. Roger Valdez, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for abundance

Word History

Etymology

Middle English aboundaunce, habundaunce, borrowed from Anglo-French abundance, habundance, borrowed from Latin abundantia, noun derivative of abundant-, abundans abundant

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of abundance was in the 14th century

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“Abundance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abundance. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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abundance

noun
abun·​dance ə-ˈbən-dən(t)s How to pronounce abundance (audio)
1
: a large quantity : plenty
2

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