Boon

boon

Definition

(noun) A thing that is helpful or beneficial.

Example

The new community center was a boon to families in the neighborhood.

Fun Fact

Originally associated with blessings or requests in Old English and Norse mythology, a “boon” once referred to a favor granted by a king or god. Today, it’s still used to describe anything that feels like a fortunate benefit—whether it’s a job perk, a technological breakthrough, or a surprise day off.

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