riches (ˈrɪtʃɪz
)
Definitions
plural noun
- wealth; an abundance of money, valuable possessions, or property
Quotations
"The chief enjoyment of riches consists in the parade of riches"
"Riches are a good handmaid, but the worst mistress"
Usage examples
She knew bootlegging had been the main source of his riches to begin with.
, The Golden Lion (1986)For a city often starved of good theatre, this is almost an embarrassment of riches.
India Today (1996)The song helped propel Dolly Parton to stardom and came to symbolize her climb from rags to riches.
Globe and Mail (2003)But even his fans admit the Government is awash by what one described as "an embarrassment of riches ".
Sun, News of the World (2001)I've laboured long and hard for bread, I've laboured long and hard for bread, For honour and for riches.
, THE EARTH: An Intimate History (2004)