plural boons
: something pleasant or helpful : a benefit or advantage
—usually singular
What at first looks like an inconvenience can be a boon.
—usually + for or toThe new tax cut is a boon for homeowners.
Reliable daycare is a boon to working parents.
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“Boon.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/boon. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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