noun
1.
something to be thankful for; blessing; benefit.
2.
something that is asked; a favor sought.
Origin:
1125–75; Middle English bone < Old Norse bōn prayer; cognate with Old English bēn
1125–75; Middle English bone < Old Norse bōn prayer; cognate with Old English bēn
Related forms
boon·less, adjective
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boon1 (buːn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | something extremely useful, helpful, or beneficial; a blessing or benefit: the car was a boon to him |
| 2. | archaic a favour; request: he asked a boon of the king |
| [C12: from Old Norse bōn request; related to Old English bēn prayer] | |
| boon2 (buːn) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | close, special, or intimate (in the phrase boon companion) |
| 2. | archaic jolly or convivial |
| [C14: from Old French bon from Latin bonus good] | |
| booner or boon (ˈbuːnə) | |
| —n | |
| derogatory (Austral) a young working-class person from Canberra | |
| [C20: of unknown origin] | |
| boon or boon | |
| —n | |
| [C20: of unknown origin] | |
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Example sentences
The chief then sends out the new fire to all his villages, and the villagers reward his messengers for the boon.
Computer technology has been a boon to filmmakers who want to create wild new imagery.
They are also a boon to governments with yawning fiscal deficits.
Farm-fresh eggs from pastured hens taste great and are a boon to your body.
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