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Definition prospect in American English

prospect noun

noun
/ˈprɑsˌpekt/

▪ attractive, bleak, bright, daunting, exciting, gloomy, grim, inviting, terrifying

1

the possibility that something will happen, especially something good

Example

The prospects for employment in the technology sector are especially good right now.

Example

Doctors say there is little prospect of any improvement in his condition.

Example

We have an exciting game in prospect.

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2

something that you expect or know is going to happen in the future, or the thought of this

Example

Spending a week at his cousin's ranch was an exciting prospect.

Example

Her heart sank at the prospect of introducing him to her family.

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4

a person who has a good chance of success

Example

Sean is one of our brightest young prospects.

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Example

She's been on the phone all day calling various new prospects.

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6

a view of a wide area of land or water, especially from a high place

Example

From the hill we had an excellent prospect of the river valley below.

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Definition prospect in American English