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Bushel: meaning, definitions and examples

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bushel

 

[ หˆbสŠสƒษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

unit of measurement

A bushel is a unit of measurement equivalent to 4 pecks or 32 quarts. It is commonly used to measure dry goods such as grains, fruits, and vegetables.

Synonyms

measure, quantity, volume

Examples of usage

  • She bought a bushel of apples at the farmers' market.
  • The farmer harvested several bushels of wheat from his fields.
Context #2 | Noun

large quantity

Informally, a bushel can also refer to a large quantity or amount of something. It is often used in phrases like 'a bushel of trouble' or 'a bushel of money.'

Synonyms

abundance, heap, plethora

Examples of usage

  • He had a bushel of work to do before the deadline.
  • They made a bushel of profit from their latest business venture.

Translations

Translations of the word "bushel" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alqueire

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคถเฅ‡เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Scheffel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gantang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑัƒัˆะตะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ korzec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒƒใ‚ทใ‚งใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท boisseau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fanega

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท buลŸel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€์…ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆุดู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ buลกl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ buลกel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่’ฒๅผ่€ณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ buลกel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรบsseli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑัƒัˆะตะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒจแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ buลŸel

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fanega

Etymology

The word 'bushel' has roots in Old French and Latin, ultimately derived from the Late Latin word 'bussella,' meaning 'box' or 'container.' The bushel has been a standard unit of measurement for dry goods for centuries, with its origins dating back to medieval Europe.

See also: bush, bushes, bushi, bushland.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,237 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.