noun
bushel
BUU-shuhl
Bushel (noun) means a unit of dry volume measurement, historically used for grain and produce. Example: “The farmer sold his apples by the bushel.”
noun
1
A unit of dry volume measurement, historically used for grain and produce.
"The farmer sold his apples by the bushel."
2
A large, indefinite quantity of something.
"She gave him a bushel of compliments after the show."
How to use bushel
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional unit for measuring dry goods like grain or fruit, or loosely, "a large amount."
Common pairings
a bushel of apples
by the bushel
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Word forms
- Plural
- bushels
- Third person singular
- bushels
- Past tense
- busheled, bushelled
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Etymology
From Old French "boissel," ultimately from a Gaulish word for "handful."
Frequently asked questions
What does “bushel” mean?
The word “bushel” means a unit of dry volume measurement, historically used for grain and produce. In plain terms, a traditional unit for measuring dry goods like grain or fruit, or loosely, "a large amount.".
How do you pronounce “bushel”?
“Bushel” is pronounced BUU-shuhl (/ˈbuʃəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “bushel” in a sentence?
Here is “bushel” used in a sentence: “The farmer sold his apples by the bushel.”
What part of speech is “bushel”?
“Bushel” is a noun.
Where does the word “bushel” come from?
The word “bushel” comes from Old French. From Old French "boissel," ultimately from a Gaulish word for "handful.".
How many meanings does “bushel” have?
“Bushel” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a unit of dry volume measurement, historically used for grain and produce.
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