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riches

American  
[rich-iz] / ˈrɪtʃ ɪz /

plural noun

  1. abundant and valuable possessions; wealth.

riches British  
/ ˈrɪtʃɪz /

plural noun

  1. wealth; an abundance of money, valuable possessions, or property

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Etymology

Origin of riches

1175–1225; Middle English, plural of Middle English riche wealth, power ( Old English rīce power, rule; cognate with German Reich realm); confused with Middle English richesse wealth < Old French, equivalent to riche wealthy (< Germanic; rich ) + -esse -ess

Example Sentences

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Without a new stadium, it is hard to see how Newcastle United can spend more and become the "top club in the world", despite the incredible riches of their Saudi owners.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Tuchel has an embarrassment of riches battling for the number 10 position behind Kane, the hub of England's World Cup operation.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

In the end we see that this has been not a joke but a test, as in a fairy tale, in which the hero proves his mettle and gets his rewards: love and riches.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

The glory and riches available, as narrator Liev Schreiber tells us, are not quite those of the NFL, MLB or NBA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

“Only one member of this crew will make the dive,” the captain says, “and I’ve chosen you. You alone will achieve Challenger Deep and discover the riches it holds.”

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

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