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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Many factors go into acorn production and abundance, ranging from whether the flowers were damaged by frost back in spring or if the tree is stressed by weather (like drought). — Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 1 Sep. 2026 In an abundance of choice, consumers need better ways to understand which options are actually relevant to them. — Anastasia Shtompel, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Singer Lionel Richie has checked himself into a hospital out of an abundance of caution after headlining a summer concert over the weekend, ABC News has learned from a source close to the singer's tour, which began in June. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 Maybe that abundance is exactly why experiences like these hit so hard. — Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 28 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 4 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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