cornucopia — a large amount of something; an abundant supply
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large amount of something; an abundant supply
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɔːrnəˈkoʊpiə/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's kitchen was a cornucopia of delicious smells and tasty treats.
- The buffet table looked like a cornucopia exploded - food was everywhere!
- Social media offers a cornucopia of cat videos for procrastinating students.
cornucopia
NOUN[/ˌkɔːrnəˈkoʊpiə/]
a large amount of something; an abundant supply
The autumn harvest festival displayed a cornucopia overflowing with pumpkins, grapes, and golden wheat.
Cornucopia cures myopia, creating our utopia!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin cornucopia, literally meaning 'horn of plenty.' In Greek mythology, this refers to the magical horn of the goat that nursed baby Zeus, which could produce endless food and drink.
Breakdown
cornu (horn) + copia (abundance/plenty)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's kitchen was a cornucopia of delicious smells and tasty treats.”
“The buffet table looked like a cornucopia exploded - food was everywhere!”
“Social media offers a cornucopia of cat videos for procrastinating students.”
“The autumn harvest festival displayed a beautiful cornucopia filled with seasonal produce.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.