aplenty

American  

[uh-plen-tee] / əˈplɛn ti /

Or a-plenty

adjective

1. in sufficient quantity; in generous amounts (usually used following the noun it modifies).

   He had troubles aplenty.

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adverb

1. sufficiently; enough; more than sparingly.

   He howled aplenty when hurt.

aplenty British  

/ əˈplɛntɪ /

adjective

1. in plenty

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Etymology

Origin of aplenty

First recorded in 1820–30; a- ¹ + plenty

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Explanation

Aplenty means "in abundance," so if you are buying tons of chips and candy for your party, you can tell your friends there will be snacks aplenty. When there's more than enough of something, it can be described as aplenty. There are dogs aplenty at the dog park on a sunny day, and mashed potatoes aplenty on the table at Thanksgiving. This word is a postpositive adjective — like abreast or galore, aplenty always goes after the noun it's describing. It may sound a little old-fashioned, but there are occasions aplenty when it's the perfect word to use.

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

aplenty

Scotland - finally - head into a major tournament on a high, with goals aplenty in an eye-catching performance.

From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026

What Anaheim has that Ontario and Irvine do not: Disneyland down the street for visiting families, a variety of restaurants within walking distance, and hotel rooms aplenty.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026

There are morally and ethically dubious questions aplenty.

From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2026

Gil set the formal limit at 12 tents, but there were “trespassers” aplenty, turning up after close, leaving before open, or not.

From Slate ● Mar. 25, 2026

She had friends aplenty and work to do from dawn till dusk.

From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate

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