[plural] 1 : large amounts of money and possessions
▪ He acquired riches [=wealth] and fame. 2 : good things that are available to use or choose
▪ We live in a culture that offers many riches. ▪ With so many fine restaurants in the city, diners are faced with an embarrassment of riches. [=there are so many fine restaurants that it is difficult to choose one]
▪ He acquired riches [=wealth] and fame.
▪ We live in a culture that offers many riches. ▪ With so many fine restaurants in the city, diners are faced with an embarrassment of riches. [=there are so many fine restaurants that it is difficult to choose one]
from rags to riches — see 1rag





