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

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 dogpark 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

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

There were power outlets aplenty and lots of storage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

No ice track, few snowy mountains, and yet world champions, X Games medallists and World Cup podium finishes aplenty.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

There are spoiler embargoes aplenty so there’s a limit to what can be said about the first four new episodes out for review.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2025

While it was annoying to have to go hungry in one’s own home, there was always sorrow aplenty throughout the Protectorate, hanging over the town like a cloud.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill

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