Used in a Sentence

prosperity

How to use prosperity in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for prosperity.

Editorial note

Our US concept of prosperity is defined by that contrast.

Examples7
Definitions2
Parts of speech1

Quick take

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of prosperity gathered in one view.

noun

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

noun

the condition of prospering; having good fortune

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for prosperity.

noun

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

noun

the condition of prospering; having good fortune

Example sentences

1

Our US concept of prosperity is defined by that contrast.

2

They were saying to drill because energy is prosperity and coal is dirty.

3

I notice this every time I fly over the Valley: somehow you can sense something is going on. Obviously you can sense prosperity in how well kept a place looks.

4

"Thus, if we look at the PG analysis as a measure of his mental state, we can speculate this is due to the prosperity hes experienced in these last few years.

5

He tells us the true fact that Japan's growth has been stagnant for a long time, but the author claims despite this Japan has some growth in real prosperity, an increase in living standards... then never tells us how.

6

There is no end game in any of these assertions of power other than expression and confirmation of power: not security, not prosperity, not even the welfare of the nation.

7

I tried to be rational and then I got to the second paragraph of their own brief:"The second and even more pernicious effect is that illegal theft of intellectual property is undermining both the means and the incentive for entrepreneurs to innovate, which will slow the development of new inventions and industries that can further expand the world economy and continue to raise the prosperity and quality of life for everyone.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use prosperity in a sentence?

Our US concept of prosperity is defined by that contrast.

What does prosperity mean?

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

What part of speech is prosperity?

prosperity is commonly used as noun.