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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From the abundance of excellent fish and chip shops nearby to the sense of stepping back in time when entering what is commonly regarded as the oldest stand still in use in the EFL, Blundell Park feels strangely life-affirming. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 City officials said the South Fulton Parks and Recreation Department was notified Tuesday about the test and closed the park out of an abundance of caution. — CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Modern food consumption is also a good example of how abundance doesn’t necessarily eliminate the desire for luxury. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026 Nestled between Europe and Asia, Georgia boasts a wealth of ancient history that melds with the most stunning landscapes, and an abundance of friendly welcomes that are not just incidental but a way of life. — Condé Nast Traveler, 11 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 14 Aug. 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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