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

The day was otherwise cheerful; sunshine dappled through evergreen boughs. — Scott Eden, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026

Then use dead leaves, small boughs, or wood chips to fill in open spaces and make the bottom layer roughly level with the stump. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026

Laying the boughs over perennial beds for the winter to afford them protection from cold and wind. — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026

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