Plentiful
ˈplɛntɪfəl
Definitions
Available in large quantities; abundant.
ˈplɛntɪfəl
Existing in or yielding great quantities or numbers.
The rain brought a plentiful supply of water to the crops.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're at a buffet, and there's tons of delicious food everywhere! That's like something being plentiful – there's so much of it!
👶 For kids: Having a lot of something, like having a lot of toys or cookies.
More Examples
During the holidays, food donations are plentiful.
The library offers a plentiful selection of books for all ages.
How It's Used
"The harvest was plentiful this year, resulting in lower food prices."
"A plentiful supply of labor can keep wages down."
From Middle English plenteuous, from Old French plenteus, from Latin plēnus ('full') + -ful.
The word plentiful has been used in English since the 14th century, originally referring to abundance.
Memory tip
Think of a plate overflowing with food. That's plentiful!
Word Origin
"full"