noun
Uncommon
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Boon (noun) means something helpful or beneficial; a welcome advantage. Example: “The new motorway has been a real boon to local businesses.”
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
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Word forms
- Plural
- boons
- Comparative
- booner
- Superlative
- boonest
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The new motorway has been a real _____ to local businesses.
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.
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What does “boon” mean?
The word “boon” means something helpful or beneficial; a welcome advantage. In plain terms, a benefit or blessing — something that makes life noticeably better or easier.
How do you pronounce “boon”?
“Boon” is pronounced boon (/buːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “boon” in a sentence?
Here is “boon” used in a sentence: “The new motorway has been a real boon to local businesses.”
What part of speech is “boon”?
“Boon” is a noun.
Where does the word “boon” come from?
The word “boon” comes from Old Norse. 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.
Is “boon” a common word?
“Boon” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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