abundance

noun

abun·​dance ə-ˈbən-dən(t)s How to pronounce abundance (audio)
Synonyms of abundance
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 thorium.—H. C. Urey

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a plant with an abundance of flowers a plant known for the abundance of its flowers
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Together the images suggest safety, hospitality, and abundance. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026 Those are what Americans consider signs of abundance, the survey found. — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 There are no surprises, only faithful responses to the driver’s inputs and an abundance of detailed feedback. — Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026 The country’s first national park brims with wonder, from the powerful Old Faithful geyser to the abundance of bison. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026 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

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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 1 Sep. 2026.

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abundance

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