bonanza

noun
UK: /bəˈnænzə/
US: /bəˈnænzə/

  1. A situation where there is a lot of something good, like money or success.

    1. The company had a bonanza year thanks to new product. [ ] [ ]
    2. The discovery of oil was a bonanza for the small country, greatly improving its economy and providing resources. [ ] [ ]

  2. A large amount of something that is suddenly available or appears.

    1. The sale was a real bonanza for bargain hunters. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new government program created a bonanza of opportunities for young entrepreneurs and stimulated business growth. [ ] [ ]

  3. A rich mass of ore, as found in mining.

    1. The miners struck a bonanza of silver in the old mine. [ ] [ ]
    2. After years of searching, the team finally discovered a significant gold bonanza deep within the mountain range. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

jackpot treasure trove gold mine mother lode windfall

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bonanza" in English means: A situation where there is a lot of something good, like money or success., A large amount of something that is suddenly available or appears., A rich mass of ore, as found in mining..

The phonetic transcription of "bonanza" is /bəˈnænzə/ in British English and /bəˈnænzə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bonanza": jackpot, treasure trove, gold mine, mother lode, windfall.

Example usage of "bonanza": "The company had a bonanza year thanks to new product.". More examples on the page.