plural noun
A large amount of money or valuable possessions.
The explorer searched for hidden riches in the cave.
She used her riches to help her community.
American English
How to pronounce riches
nounA2Common word
RIHchihz
/ˈɹɪ.ʧɪz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of rich
Riches is usually used as a plural noun to mean wealth or valuable possessions.
A large amount of money or valuable possessions.
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Useful expressions
Become wealthy very quickly, often in an unrealistic way.
He was looking for a get-rich-quick plan.
Wealthy and well-known people.
The event attracts the rich and famous.
Used to say that someone is being hypocritical.
You call me careless? That's rich, coming from you.