bonanza meaning

bonanza means 'a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits'.

bonanza :

windfall, jackpot

noun

▪ The new product was a bonanza for the company.

▪ The new product was a big success for the company.

▪ The sale was a bonanza for the store.

▪ The sale was a big win for the store.

paraphrasing

▪ windfall – unexpected gain

▪ jackpot – big prize

▪ boon – benefit

▪ profit – gain

Pronunciation

bonanza [bəˈnæn.zə]

The stress is on 'nan' and sounds like 'buh-nan-zuh'.

Common phrases and grammar about bonanza

bonanza - Common meaning

noun
windfall, jackpot

Part of Speech Changes for "bonanza"

▪ bonanzas (noun) – plural form, meaning many successful events or situations

Common Expressions with "bonanza"

▪ a bonanza year – a very successful year

▪ a bonanza sale – a very successful sale

▪ a bonanza event – a very successful event

▪ a bonanza of opportunities – many good chances

Important examples of bonanza in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC vocabulary questions, bonanza often refers to a profitable or successful event or situation.

▪The festival was a bonanza for local businesses.
▪The festival was a big success for local businesses.

Example of a confusing word: bonanza vs. bonus (extra payment)

▪The festival was a bonus for local businesses.
▪The festival provided an extra payment for local businesses.
"Bonanza" is a noun meaning a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits, making it suitable for describing the festival's impact on local businesses. "Bonus," however, refers to an extra payment or reward given, usually in a work or financial context, and is not used to describe events or situations. Therefore, "bonus" is not appropriate in this context, and "bonanza" is the correct choice.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

Bonanza is used as a noun, often in contexts where something brings a lot of success or profit.

▪The new policy created a bonanza of opportunities.
▪The new policy created many good chances.

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Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

bonanza year

'a very successful year', often used in financial reports or business contexts.

▪The company had a bonanza year with record profits.
▪The company had a very successful year with record profits.

bonanza effect

means 'a large positive impact', often used to describe a beneficial outcome.

▪The new law had a bonanza effect on the economy.
▪The new law had a large positive impact on the economy.

Differences between similar words and bonanza

bonanza

,

windfall

differences

Bonanza is often a planned success, while windfall is unexpected.

bonanza
▪The event was a bonanza for the charity.
▪The event was a big success for the charity.
windfall
▪They received a windfall from the lottery.
▪They got an unexpected gain from the lottery.
bonanza

Words with the same origin as bonanza

The origin of bonanza

The word bonanza comes from the Spanish word 'bonanza', meaning 'prosperity' or 'fair weather'.

Word structure

The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.

Words with the same origin

The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.

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