noun
boon
boon
noun
1
Something helpful or beneficial; a welcome advantage.
"The new motorway has been a real boon to local businesses."
"Having a car nearby was a boon during the storm."
How to Use Boon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA benefit or blessing — something that makes life noticeably better or easier.
Common mistake
Don't mix up with "boom" — a boon is a benefit, a boom is a surge or loud noise.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
a boon to
a real boon
prove a boon
Word Forms
booner comparative, boons plural, boonest superlative
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Etymology
From Old Norse bón, "a prayer or request," later blending with an unrelated word meaning "good" — which is why "boon" now means a helpful gift or blessing.