aplenty

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adjective

aplen·​ty ə-ˈplen-tē How to pronounce aplenty (audio)
: being in plenty or abundance
used postpositively
money aplenty for all their needs

aplenty

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adverb

1
: in abundance : plentifully
2
: very much : extremely
scared aplenty

Examples of aplenty in a Sentence

Adjective We found mistakes aplenty in their story. there will be food and drink aplenty, so please come
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Adjective
From London to St Tropez, this month’s collaborations and launches are aplenty, with Burberry channelling its regal side, Louis Vuitton bringing style to the rack, sailing regattas with Loro Piana on the Amalfi Coast, and limited-edition fashion drops to round out the mix. Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 Service isn’t there yet and mistakes are aplenty in these early days, but there’s potential—especially in plates like North Sea shrimp croquettes; oysters from the Dutch province of Zeeland; and pillow-like poffertjes (Dutch pancakes) for breakfast. Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2025
Adverb
Of course, with leather floors, eucalyptus-fiber mats, and options aplenty, such customization can push the Celestiq’s price even further beyond what’s expected from the marque, begging the question: Is the EV worth it? Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 21 May 2025 Spring 2025’s boho chic dress creations that cascaded down the runways at Chloé and Zimmermann included prime examples of beautiful dresses to wear to a wedding in elegant fabrics of silk, satin and lace, from billowy, lightweight frocks to sensual body-skimming designs with tiered ruffles aplenty. Adam Mansuroglu, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for aplenty

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1830, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1846, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of aplenty was in 1830

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“Aplenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aplenty. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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