Synonyms of bough

bough

noun

ˈbau̇ 

as in branch

a major outgrowth from the main stem of a woody plant

a tree bough fell on my car during the windstorm

Synonyms & Similar Words

• branch
• limb
• twig
• branchlet
• shoot
• sprig
• spur
• offshoot
• outgrowth
• spray

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bough

Spray the underside of the branches, focusing on the cut ends of the boughs, Hunter says, because that’s where the moisture can be absorbed the fastest. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2025

Saturnalia, in honor of the sun god, Saturn, included decorating homes with evergreen boughs, wreaths and garlands to symbolize renewal. — Scott Neuman, NPR, 17 Dec. 2025

Gleaming in the boughs were pearlescent apples. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 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