plenty1 pronounplenty2 adverbplenty3 noun
plentyplen‧ty1 /ˈplenti/ ●●● S1 W1 pronoun 
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- "More dessert?" "No thanks, I've had plenty."
- There's plenty to do and see in this beautiful vacation area.
THESAURUS
as much or as many as necessary, or as you want: · My family never had enough money for holidays abroad.· Have you had enough to eat?
formal enough for a particular purpose: · The police did not have sufficient evidence to justify a charge.· The accuracy of the older technique was sufficient for our needs.
formal enough in quantity or good enough in quality for a particular purpose: · All staff must be given adequate training in health and safety.· The heating system was barely adequate.
more than enough for what is needed: · Local residents will be given ample opportunity to express their views.· People used to think that 1 GB of memory was ample for the average personal computer.
an amount that is enough or more than enough: · Allow yourself plenty of time to get to the airport.· Your daughter won’t need much cash at camp ($20-$25 will be plenty).
spoken used to say that a particular number or amount will be enough for what you need: · ‘How many envelopes do you want?’ ‘Ten should do.’
Longman Language Activatorenough and more · I've given you more than enough money to pay for everything.· There were more than enough people to set up the stage.· The software provides more than enough tools to make just about any object you might imagine.
more than enough - use this when you do not need any more of something: · "Do you need any more paper?" " No, thanks, I have plenty here."plenty of: · There's plenty of time. We don't have to hurry.· At that time of year there will still be plenty of daylight at 8:00 in the evening.
if an amount of something is ample , there is more than enough of it - use this in writing or formal speech: · The hotel's main dining room has ample room for both dining and dancing .· He was given ample opportunity to express his opinion.
more than enough of something that people need or want a lot of something or a lot of things or people, especially more than enough: · No thanks, I couldn't eat any more. I've had plenty.plenty of: · There's plenty of room in the hall closet.· We have plenty of glasses, but not enough plates.plenty to do/eat/talk about etc: · The two men had plenty to talk about.plenty of something to do something: · There's still plenty of time to take a walk or a bike ride before dinner.
more than you need - sometimes used to mean there is too much: · Here's some money for the ticket - $25 should be more than enough.more than enough something for somebody: · There's more than enough food for everyone.more than enough to do/think about etc: · I can't help with the planning. I've more than enough to do already.more than enough to do something: · He makes more than enough to live comfortably on.more than enough something to do something: · Supporters have gathered more than enough signatures to put Fordham on the ballot.
British informal a lot or more than enough of something that you need or want: · Don't rush; we've got bags of time.· The new manager is tremendously enthusiastic, and he's got bags of new ideas.
more than enough: · These documents provide ample evidence of their guilt.· The program would ensure that Arizona has an ample supply of water for the next 20 years.ample time/opportunity etc to do something: · You will have ample opportunity to express your opinions during the debate.
if something such as food or water is plentiful , there is more than enough of it available: · During the summer tomatoes are plentiful and cheap.· The river provides a plentiful supply of clean water to nearby villages.
formal a large quantity of something, usually more than is needed: · This book contains an abundance of valuable information.· An abundance of fruits and vegetables grow in Kenya's temperate climate.
formal existing in large quantities so that there is more than enough: · Latin America has an abundant labor force and natural resources.· During the 18th century land was cheap, grain was plentiful, and meat was abundant.abundant in: · Plant fossils are abundant in some types of rock.
available in large quantities - used especially in advertisements about something that people may want : · There are bargains galore in our summer sale.· Lots of fun for the kids! Rides and games galore!
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
There’s plenty to do and see in New York. There are plenty more chairs in the next room.
There’s plenty to do and see in New York. There are plenty more chairs in the next room.· There is plenty of evidence that he is guilty.
· There are plenty of opportunities to improve your skills.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES· Have you had enough to eat?
(=a number of chances to do something)· There will be ample opportunity for shopping.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► there are plenty more fish in the sea
a large quantity that is enough or more than enoughplenty of- Plenty enough to go around for any city.
- There are community therapists, but not enough to go around.
Make sure she gets plenty of fresh air. No need to hurry – you’ve got plenty of time.plenty to do/say/eat etc There’s plenty to do and see in New York. There are plenty more chairs in the next room.► see thesaurus at enoughRegisterIn written English, people sometimes prefer to use ample rather than plenty of, as it sounds more formal:· They were given ample time to complete the work.GRAMMAR• You use plenty of before an uncountable noun: · There is plenty of evidence that he is guilty. ✗Don’t say: There is a plenty of evidence.• You also use plenty of before a plural noun: · There are plenty of opportunities to improve your skills. ✗Don’t say: There is plenty of opportunities.• You say that something has plenty of a thing, quality etc: · The town has plenty of nightlife. ✗Don’t say: The town is plenty of nightlife.plenty1 pronounplenty2 adverbplenty3 noun
plentyplenty2 adverb informal 1 plenty big/fast/warm etc enough used to emphasize that something is more than big enough, fast enough etc: This apartment’s plenty big enough for two.2American English a lot or very: I’d practiced plenty. I was plenty nervous.plenty1 pronounplenty2 adverbplenty3 noun
plentyplenty3 noun [uncountable] formal 1a situation in which there is a lot of food and goods available for people: a land of plenty2in plenty in large supply or more than enough: There was food and wine in plenty.