: a branch of a tree
especially
: a main branch
Examples of bough in a Sentence
a tree bough fell on my car during the windstorm
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From classic boughs from evergreen shrubs and conifer trees to more unexpected choices, here are 9 types of greenery suitable for outdoor decorating that add curb appeal and welcome family, friends, and neighbors during the holidays.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2025
For elegant illumination, Thompson wrapped strands from the trunk to the tip of each bough and then back, repeating the process all the way up.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
For example, forest scents have long been synonymous with winter and its holiday traditions, as Christmas trees, wreaths, and pine boughs signal calm and comfort during a season of rest.
—Paul Nicolaus, Outside, 22 Nov. 2025
All the snow resting on their upper boughs began to melt in big wet drops, soaking the dry earth below.
—Hazlitt, 19 Nov. 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2025
For elegant illumination, Thompson wrapped strands from the trunk to the tip of each bough and then back, repeating the process all the way up.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025
For example, forest scents have long been synonymous with winter and its holiday traditions, as Christmas trees, wreaths, and pine boughs signal calm and comfort during a season of rest.
—Paul Nicolaus, Outside, 22 Nov. 2025
All the snow resting on their upper boughs began to melt in big wet drops, soaking the dry earth below.
—Hazlitt, 19 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bough
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“Bough.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bough. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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