bonanza
7 synonyms for bonanza, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A rich, unexpected source of wealth, luck, or success.
Synonyms
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How to use bonanza
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a bonanza for someone
oil bonanza
tourist bonanza
Etymology
From Spanish bonanza, meaning fair weather or good luck at sea, which came from a Latin word for a calm sea. Its spelling was later shaped by confusion with the unrelated Latin bonus, "good."
Full origin of bonanza →Frequently asked questions
What does “bonanza” mean?
The word “bonanza” means a rich, unexpected source of wealth, luck, or success. In plain terms, a sudden, generous stroke of luck or profit — much more than you were expecting.
How do you pronounce “bonanza”?
“Bonanza” is pronounced buh-NAN-zuh (/bəˈnæn.zə/ in IPA).
How do you use “bonanza” in a sentence?
Here is “bonanza” used in a sentence: “The tourist boom was a bonanza for local hotel owners.”
What part of speech is “bonanza”?
“Bonanza” is a noun.
Where does the word “bonanza” come from?
The word “bonanza” comes from Latin. From Spanish bonanza, meaning fair weather or good luck at sea, which came from a Latin word for a calm sea. Its spelling was later shaped by confusion with the unrelated Latin bonus, "good.".
How many meanings does “bonanza” have?
“Bonanza” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a rich, unexpected source of wealth, luck, or success.
