Riches
'rɪtʃɪz
Definitions
A plentiful supply of valuable possessions or money.
'rɪtʃɪz
A great amount of valuable possessions or money.
The family's sudden riches allowed them to travel the world.
💡 Simply: Riches means you have a lot of money, jewelry, or nice things. Like, if someone wins the lottery, they get a lot of riches! Imagine you got all the cool toys you've ever wanted – that's the feeling of having riches.
👶 For kids: Riches are like having a lot of toys or candies or money!
More Examples
He was not content with his limited riches, always striving for more.
The story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of seeking riches.
How It's Used
"The pursuit of riches can often overshadow other important values."
"The novel explored the themes of wealth and the corrupting influence of riches."
Idioms & expressions
from rags to riches
Describing someone who starts life in poverty and becomes very wealthy and successful.
"The biography tells the story of a man who went from rags to riches."
From Old French richesse, derived from riche (rich) which comes from Frankish *rīki (powerful, wealthy).
The word 'riches' has been used since Middle English to refer to wealth and abundance.
Memory tip
Think of King Midas; he desired riches above all else.