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
Abundance shifts the narrative from scarcity to prosperity, imagining what becomes possible with sustained investment in Native communities.
—
Oweesta, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
That means articulating a clear vision for Colorado — one that prioritizes economic prosperity, public safety, and parental rights in education.
—Brita Horn, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2025
Last week, the carmaker said that U.S. tariffs and any counter-tariffs would have negative consequences for growth and prosperity in the U.S. and other economic areas.
—Devika Nair, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
As our businesses and consumers suffer the consequences, the global economy’s role in our prosperity will become impossible to ignore.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prosperity
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Oweesta, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
That means articulating a clear vision for Colorado — one that prioritizes economic prosperity, public safety, and parental rights in education.
—Brita Horn, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2025
Last week, the carmaker said that U.S. tariffs and any counter-tariffs would have negative consequences for growth and prosperity in the U.S. and other economic areas.
—Devika Nair, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
As our businesses and consumers suffer the consequences, the global economy’s role in our prosperity will become impossible to ignore.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prosperity
Cite this Entry
“Prosperity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prosperity. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
prosperity
noun
pros·per·i·ty
prä-ˈsper-ət-ē
: the state of being prosperous or successful
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share