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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.
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.
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.
5 days ago · boon in British English. (buːn ) 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.
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. Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English.
May 8, 2024 · boon - Wiktionary, the free dictionary. See also: boon- and Boon. Contents. 1 English. 1.1 Pronunciation. 1.2 Etymology 1. 1.2.1 Noun. 1.2.1.1 Synonyms. 1.2.1.2 Antonyms. 1.2.1.3 Derived terms. 1.2.1.4 Translations. 1.3 Etymology 2. 1.3.1 Adjective. 1.3.1.1 Derived terms. 1.3.1.2 Related terms. 1.3.1.3 Translations. 1.4 Etymology 3. 1.4.1 Noun.
(archaic) That which is asked or granted as a benefit or favor; a gift; a favour; benefaction; a grant; a present. Wiktionary. (UK dialectal) An unpaid service due by a tenant to his lord. Wiktionary. More Noun Definitions (1) Synonyms: blessing. present. prayer. patronage. offering. merry. kind. jovial. intimate. grant. good. gay.
