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bonanza (adjective)

A situation which creates very sudden wealth, luck, or fortune, often on a large scale. It is frequently used to describe a source of great profit or a sudden windfall in business or natural resources.

💬 Example

"The local bakery had a bonanza weekend after being featured on a popular food blog."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'Bonus' + 'Stanza'. A 'Bonus' is extra money, and a 'Stanza' is a part of a poem. Imagine a poem where every li...

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🔗 Synonyms
windfall goldmine jackpot godsend boon
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using it for small things. → I found a dollar (Not a bonanza).

Using it as a verb. → The project was a bonanza for us (Not: We bonanzaed the project).

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