boon

play

noun \ˈbün\

Simple Definition of boon

: something pleasant or helpful : a benefit or advantage

Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary

Full Definition of boon

1 : benefit, favor; especially : one that is given in answer to a request
2 : a timely benefit : blessing

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Examples of boon in a sentence

<the couple's generous donation was a great boon to the charity's fund-raising campaign>
<a softhearted man who finds it hard to deny any boon, whether it be for friend or stranger>

Origin and Etymology of boon

Middle English bone prayer, request, the favor requested, from Old Norse bōn request; akin to Old English bēn prayer, bannan to summon — more at ban

First Known Use: 12th century

boon

adjective

Definition of boon

1 archaic : favorable
2 : convivial <a boon companion>

Examples of boon in a sentence

<I and my boon companions celebrated that afternoon's victory on the gridiron with a night at a local dance club.>

Origin and Etymology of boon

Middle English bon, from Anglo-French, good — more at bounty

First Known Use: 14th century

BOON Defined for Kids

boon

play

noun \ˈbün\

Definition of boon for Students

1 : something asked or granted as a favor <When the pie was all finished, the Owl, as a boon, Was kindly permitted to pocket the spoon … — Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland>
2 : something pleasant or helpful that comes at just the right time <The rain was a boon to the farmers.>