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

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

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