BONANZA


Meaning of BONANZA in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ bə-ˈnan-zə ]

noun

Etymology: Spanish, literally, calm sea, from Medieval Latin bonacia, alteration of Latin malacia, from Greek malakia, literally, softness, from malakos soft

Date: 1829

1. : an exceptionally large and rich mineral deposit (as of an ore, precious metal, or petroleum)

2.

a. : something that is very valuable, profitable, or rewarding

a box-office bonanza

b. : a very large amount

a bonanza of sympathy

c. : extravaganza

channels planning all-day viewing bonanza s — William Borders

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.