plethora

noun
UK: /ˈpleθərə/
US: /ˈpleθərə/

  1. A very large amount of something, especially a greater amount than you need or want.

    1. There's a plethora of food at the party tonight.
    2. Despite the plethora of articles on the topic, little is actually known.

Synonyms

excess glut surfeit profusion abundance

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "plethora": excess, glut, surfeit, profusion, abundance.

Example usage of "plethora": "There's a plethora of food at the party tonight.". More examples on the page.