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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

Word origin

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.