1. plural of fortune; large amounts of money or wealth
2. plural of fortune; chances or luck, especially as they affect people’s lives
3. plural of fortune; the success or failure that comes to a person or enterprise

Examples

• Many tech entrepreneurs made their fortunes during the dot-com boom.
• The family lost their fortunes in the stock market crash.
• The war changed the fortunes of both nations dramatically.
• She invested her inheritance wisely and multiplied her fortunes.
• The company’s fortunes improved after hiring a new CEO.
• Political fortunes can change quickly during an election year.
• The pirates buried their stolen fortunes on a remote island.