boon

1 of 2

noun

ˈbün 

1

: a timely benefit : blessing

a boon to new homeowners

The rain was a boon for parched crops.

2

: benefit, favor

especially : one that is given in answer to a request

would not grant his boon

boon

2 of 2

adjective

1

: convivial

a boon companion

2

archaic : favorable

Synonyms of boon

Noun

• advantage
• benefit
• asset

Adjective

• social
• outgoing
• gracious
• friendly
• hospitable

Examples of boon in a Sentence

Noun

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

Adjective

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Additionally, in the trade market, Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal may be available, who could be a significant boon to their pitching staff and potentially be the missing piece to a deep playoff run. —Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025

Plus, the $150 off is a boon in itself. —PC Magazine, 15 Nov. 2025

As the war wages on, Russia has taken about 90% of the battleground Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, a fall which would be a huge boon to Russian President Vladimir Putin. —Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 12 Nov. 2025

Under what circumstances is being Squid Game meets Shōgun anything other than a boon? —Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

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 entry 1

Adjective

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

First Known Use

Noun

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing boon

• boon companion

Rhymes for boon

• brune
• coon
• croon
• dune
• goon
• hewn
• hoon
• june
• loon
• moon
• noon
• poon

Kids Definition

boon

1 of 2 noun

ˈbün 

1

: something asked or granted as a favor

2

: something pleasant or helpful that comes at just the right time : blessing

boon

2 of 2 adjective

: merry sense 1

a boon companion

Etymology

Noun

Middle English boon "favor," from an early Norse word meaning "a request, plea"

Adjective

Middle English boon, bon "favorable," from early French bon "good," derived from Latin bonus "good" — related to bonus