- a favourable, appropriate, or advantageous combination of circumstances
- a chance or prospect
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
op•por•tu•ni•ty /ˌɑpɚˈtunɪti, -ˈtyu-/USA pronunciation
n., pl. -ties.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- a favorable or good occasion or time (to do something):[countable]an opportunity to apologize.
- a situation, state, or condition that is favorable for attaining or achieving a goal, or that provides a good position or chance for success:[uncountable]a land of opportunity.
- a good chance or prospect:[countable]has many opportunities to succeed.
op•por•tu•ni•ty
(op′ər to̅o̅′ni tē, -tyo̅o̅′-),USA pronunciation n., pl. -ties.
- an appropriate or favorable time or occasion:Their meeting afforded an opportunity to exchange views.
- a situation or condition favorable for attainment of a goal.
- a good position, chance, or prospect, as for advancement or success.
- Latin opportūnitās convenience, fitness, equivalent. to opportūn(us) (see opportune) + -itās- -ity
- Middle French
- Middle English opportunite 1350–1400
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opportunity /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtɪ/ n ( pl -ties)