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riches

American  
[rich-iz] / ˈrɪtʃ ɪz /

plural noun

  1. abundant and valuable possessions; wealth.

riches British  
/ ˈrɪtʃɪz /

plural noun

  1. wealth; an abundance of money, valuable possessions, or property

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Etymology

Origin of riches

1175–1225; Middle English, plural of Middle English riche wealth, power ( Old English rīce power, rule; cognate with German Reich realm); confused with Middle English richesse wealth < Old French, equivalent to riche wealthy (< Germanic; rich ) + -esse -ess

Example Sentences

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From Gianluigi Buffon and Cannavaro at the back to Alessandro del Piero and Francesco Totti in attack, manager Marcello Lippi had an embarrassment of riches at his disposal.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

"Lebanon is full of archaeological riches... and the Beirut depots do not have the capacity to accommodate all these threatened objects," said David Sassine, an expert at the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

There are “crypto kids” — some scammers like Daniel, others who acquired their riches legitimately.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Without a new stadium, it is hard to see how Newcastle United can spend more and become the "top club in the world", despite the incredible riches of their Saudi owners.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

A few of the islanders had found real riches from time to time.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk

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