Bonanza: meaning, definitions and examples

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bonanza

[ bəˈnænzə ]

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lucky

A situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth or good fortune.

Synonyms

boon, jackpot, windfall

Examples of usage

The discovery of oil led to a bonanza for the small town.
Winning the lottery was a bonanza for the lucky couple.

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abundance

A large amount of something desirable.

Synonyms

heap, plenty, profusion

Examples of usage

The farmers had a bonanza of crops this year.
The sale at the store was a bonanza for bargain hunters.

Translations

Translations of the word "bonanza" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bonança

🇮🇳 सौभाग्य

🇩🇪 Glücksfall

🇮🇩 keberuntungan

🇺🇦 багатство

🇵🇱 dobrobyt

🇯🇵 大成功

🇫🇷 aubaine

🇪🇸 bonanza

🇹🇷 bolluk

🇰🇷 대성공

🇸🇦 ثروة

🇨🇿 bohatství

🇸🇰 bohatstvo

🇨🇳 繁荣

🇸🇮 blaginja

🇮🇸 blessun

🇰🇿 байлық

🇬🇪 დიდება

🇦🇿 bolluq

🇲🇽 bonanza

Word origin

The word 'bonanza' originates from Spanish, where it means 'calm sea' or 'prosperity'. It was first used in the mining industry in the 19th century to describe a rich vein of ore. Over time, the meaning expanded to refer to any sudden increase in wealth or good fortune. The word has since become synonymous with abundance and luck.