Bonanza
(noun)
- A sudden and unexpected source of wealth or good fortune.
- A large and valuable discovery or gain.
- A period of prosperity or success.
- A sudden and substantial increase in business, trade or profits.
- A situation that is greatly advantageous or profitable.
Origin:
The word 'bonanza' originated from the spanish word 'bonanza', which means 'a rich vein of ore'. it was first used to describe a rich vein of ore in a mine, and then extended to mean a sudden and unexpected source of wealth or good fortune.
Examples:
- The company's stock has been a bonanza for investors.
- The discovery of oil was a bonanza for the small town.
- The country's economy has been experiencing a bonanza of growth.
- The invention of the internet has been a bonanza for communication and commerce.
- The sudden increase in tourism has been a bonanza for local businesses.