abundance

/əˈbʌn.dn̩s/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: abundances

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A large quantity; many.

Noun

Examples

Due to the abundance of art material, the class made a giant collage.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

An overflowing fullness or ample sufficiency; profusion; copious supply; superfluity; plentifulness.

Noun

Examples

It is lamentable to remember what abundance of noble blood hath been shed with small benefit to the Christian state.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “abundance” mean?

A large quantity; many.

Is “abundance” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.