Period of prosperity
/ˈpɪriəd əv prɑːˈspɛrəti/
B2
Definition
A period of prosperity means a time when things are going well financially or socially. During this time, people often have more money, jobs are available, and life feels stable and positive. It can refer to a country’s economy or an individual's success over a certain time.
Was this helpful?
See It in Action
Time of financial success and growth
- •The 1920s are often called a period of prosperity in the United States.
- •After the war, the country entered a period of prosperity with many new jobs.
- •Businesses grew quickly during the period of prosperity.
Time of general well-being and happiness
- •The family enjoyed a period of prosperity after the father found a better job.
- •The city had a period of prosperity when the new factory opened.
Make It Stick
- ✓Think of "period of prosperity" like "good time," but focused on money and success growing strongly.
- ✓Picture a garden full of healthy plants growing quickly because they have plenty of water and sun.
- ✓It’s the feeling when your family has enough money to buy what you need and some extra for fun.
- ✓Sounds like "period of pro-SPER-ity" → imagine a PROfessor SPERRing (cheering) because everything is going well.
- ✓Think of stories or history where a kingdom or city grows rich and happy for many years.
- ✓NOT like "period of struggle" (hard time with problems), "period of prosperity" is the opposite—things improve and grow.
- ✓NOT like "short moment," a "period" means a longer time, not just a quick event.
- ✓NOT like "luck" which is random, prosperity usually comes from good work or good conditions.
Try Other Words
- •Boom: a time of rapid growth and success (Use when the growth is very fast and strong)
- •Golden age: a special, very good time in history (Use when the time is seen as the best or most successful)
- •Economic growth: increase in money and jobs (Use in formal or business contexts)
Unboxing
- •Phrase parts: "period" (a length of time) + "of" (shows belonging) + "prosperity" (success, wealth)
- •Etymology: "period" from Greek "periodos" meaning cycle or time; "prosperity" from Latin "prosperitas" meaning success or good fortune
- •Historical development: Used in history and economics to describe times when economies or societies do well
- •Modern usage: Common in history, economics, and everyday speech to describe good times lasting months or years
Reflect & Connect
•What kinds of actions or decisions can help create a period of prosperity in a community or country?
•How might a period of prosperity change the way people live and think about the future?
Fill in the blanks
1.A period of prosperity usually happens after a time of ___ or difficulty.
2.During a period of prosperity, many people find ___ and have more money to spend.
3.Unlike a period of recession, a period of prosperity means the economy is ___.
4.The government often tries to create policies that support a period of ___ for all citizens.
5.When a business enters a period of prosperity, it often ___ its products or services.
6.A period of prosperity can lead to ___ improvements in education and health.
7.After a long period of prosperity, some countries may face challenges like ___ or inequality.