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Boon means something beneficial to a specific person, entity, or cause. "Getting called out of school on the day of the test was a boon for Sam, as he hadn't remembered to study." Boon derives from the Old Norse bón, a request for a favor. Think of a boon as a favor that no one has necessarily asked for, something extra.
1. / buːn / noun. something extremely useful, helpful, or beneficial; a blessing or benefit. the car was a boon to him. archaic. a favour; request. he asked a boon of the king. boon. 2. / buːn / adjective. close, special, or intimate (in the phrase boon companion ) archaic. jolly or convivial.
1. something extremely useful, helpful, or beneficial; a blessing or benefit: the car was a boon to him. 2. archaic a favour; request: he asked a boon of the king. [C12: from Old Norse bōn request; related to Old English bēn prayer] boon. ( buːn) adj. 1. close, special, or intimate (in the phrase boon companion) 2. archaic jolly or convivial.
Definition of boon. as in social. likely to seek or enjoy the company of others I and my boon companions celebrated that afternoon's victory on the gridiron with a night at a local taproom. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. social. outgoing. hospitable. friendly. gracious. jolly. companionable. convivial. cheerful. spirited. clubable. lively.
Definition of boon noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
6 days ago · noun. 1. something extremely useful, helpful, or beneficial; a blessing or benefit. online check-in is a boon for many travellers. 2. archaic. a favour; request. he asked a boon of the king. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word origin. C12: from Old Norse bōn request; related to Old English bēn prayer.
4 days ago · boon (plural boons) A good thing; a blessing or benefit; a thing to be thankful for. Finding the dry cave was a boon to the weary travellers. Anaesthetics are a great boon to modern surgery. ( archaic) That which is asked or granted as a benefit or favor; a gift or benefaction . ( obsolete) A prayer; petition .
