plethora

Plethora – Word of the Day

Atul Sharma

Pronunciation

ˈpleTHərə

Meaning

  • the state of being too full; overabundance; excess

Sample Sentences

  • On taagung, we have a plethora of topics, once you are here, you get a lot to read.
  • A plethora of books is available on any topic in the library.
  • I have a plethora of footwear, so I will donate some.
  • Starbucks has a plethora of drinks to choose from, while some coffee shops stick to the basics.

Trivia

This word has a Greek origin, which means full of. Initially used in a medical context to describe a supposed medical condition marked by an excess volume of blood causing swelling and a reddish complexion but later extended to be used in general and non-medical sphere.