Merriam-Webster Logo
SINCE 1828
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

bosk

noun
\ ˈbäsk How to pronounce bosk (audio) \
variants: or bosque

Definition of bosk

: a small wooded area
Synonyms Example Sentences Learn More about bosk

Keep scrolling for more

Examples of bosk in a Sentence

the thorny branches of the mesquite bosk provide quail and other desert birds with a safe haven from predators

First Known Use of bosk

1815, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for bosk

probably back-formation from bosky

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about bosk

Dictionary Entries near bosk

Boshas

bosher

Bosjesman

bosk

bosker

bosket

Boskop

Statistics for bosk

Look-up Popularity

Time Traveler for bosk

The first known use of bosk was in 1815

See more words from the same year

More from Merriam-Webster on bosk

Rhyming Dictionary: Words that rhyme with bosk

Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for bosk

Comments on bosk

What made you want to look up bosk? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Show Comments  Hide Comments 

WORD OF THE DAY

redoubtable

Listen to the pronounciation of redoubtable

formidable, illustrious, or eminent

Get Word of the Day daily email!

Test Your Vocabulary

The Exceptions Quiz III

  • one green toy robot amidst many red toy robots
  • Which of these words does not mean "nonsense"?
Name That Thing

Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!

TAKE THE QUIZ
Dictionary Devil

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games