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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.
3 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.
Apr 28, 2024 · 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 .
noun. /buːn/ boon (to/for somebody) something that is very helpful and makes life easier for you. The device will prove a boon to home cooks. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin. Join us. Join our community to access the latest language learning and assessment tips from Oxford University Press!
— usually + for or to. The new tax cut is a boon for homeowners. Reliable daycare is a boon to working parents. BOON meaning: something pleasant or helpful a benefit or advantage usually singular usually + for or to.
