Basic Details
Word: Bonanza
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits.
Synonyms: Windfall, jackpot, goldmine, boon
Antonyms: Loss, misfortune, drought, scarcity
Idioms and Phrases
- Bonanza year: A year of exceptionally high profits or success. Example: "Thanks to the rise in tech stocks, it was a bonanza year for investors."
- Strike a bonanza: To suddenly gain wealth or success. Example: "The small startup struck a bonanza when their app went viral."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The discovery of oil turned the small town into a bonanza of opportunity.
Example 2: Black Friday sales were a bonanza for online retailers.
Example 3: The festival proved to be a bonanza for local vendors and artisans.
Fun Fact
The word "bonanza" comes from Spanish, originally meaning "calm sea" or "fair weather." It later took on the meaning of prosperity and good fortune, especially in mining during the American Gold Rush.
Famous Quote
"Every crisis is an opportunity and every challenge a bonanza in disguise." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bonanza" mean?
a) A disaster
b) A lucky or profitable situation
c) A boring event
d) A type of plant
Answer: b) A lucky or profitable situation
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bonanza"?
a) Loss
b) Scarcity
c) Windfall
d) Misfortune
Answer: c) Windfall
3. Which is an antonym of "bonanza"?
a) Jackpot
b) Boon
c) Loss
d) Goldmine
Answer: c) Loss
4. Which sentence uses "bonanza" correctly?
a) The rain was a bonanza for the dry fields.
b) She bonanzaed into the room loudly.
c) We need a bonanza to fix the car.
d) The bonanza was barking at night.
Answer: a) The rain was a bonanza for the dry fields.
5. What does the idiom "strike a bonanza" mean?
a) Face a big challenge
b) Suffer a huge loss
c) Suddenly gain wealth or success
d) Avoid taking a risk
Answer: c) Suddenly gain wealth or success
