boon

1 of 2

noun

ˈbün 

1

: a timely benefit : blessing

a boon to new homeowners

The rain was a boon for parched crops.

2

: benefit, favor

especially : one that is given in answer to a request

would not grant his boon

boon

2 of 2

adjective

1

: convivial

a boon companion

2

archaic : favorable

Synonyms

Noun

• advantage
• aid
• asset
• benefit
• help

Adjective

• clubbable
• clubable
• clubby
• companionable
• convivial
• extroverted
• extraverted
• gregarious
• outgoing
• sociable
• social

Examples of boon in a Sentence

Noun

the couple's generous donation was a great boon to the charity's fund-raising campaign

a softhearted man who finds it hard to deny any boon, whether it be for friend or stranger

Adjective

I and my boon companions celebrated that afternoon's victory on the gridiron with a night at a local dance club.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The crypto community is buzzing, with celebrations sweeping across forums and social media, hailing Trump’s win as a potential boon for the top cryptocurrency’s future. —Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024

Here’s what happens if the recall results hold Supporters of Proposition 36 have cited Proposition 1, which narrowly passed by voters in March to add 6,800 beds to the state’s mental health and drug treatment systems, as a boon for the aims of Proposition 36. —Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024

The United Auto Workers’ endorsement of Harris was considered a boon to her candidacy in Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. —Sara Dorn, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

The start of football season was a boon to several media companies in September — including Disney, which once again claimed the No. 1 spot in Nielsen‘s rankings of TV distributors. —Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English bone prayer, request, the favor requested, from Old Norse bōn request; akin to Old English bēn prayer, bannan to summon — more at ban entry 1

Adjective

Middle English bon, from Anglo-French, good — more at bounty

First Known Use

Noun

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing boon

• ace boon coon
• boon companion

Kids Definition

boon

1 of 2 noun

ˈbün 

1

: something asked or granted as a favor

2

: something pleasant or helpful that comes at just the right time : blessing

boon

2 of 2 adjective

: merry sense 1

a boon companion

Etymology

Noun

Middle English boon "favor," from an early Norse word meaning "a request, plea"

Adjective

Middle English boon, bon "favorable," from early French bon "good," derived from Latin bonus "good" — related to bonus