boon
Translation
boon, blessing, benefit
Examples
The new highway was a boon to the town.
The new motorway was a boon to the town.
Good weather is a boon for farmers.
Good weather is a boon for farmers.
Grammar Patterns
a boon ((to/for sb./sth.)) something that is very helpful and makes life easier. The new park is a boon to the community.
Similar Words
Synonyms: blessing, benefit, advantage, godsend; Antonyms: curse, bane, disadvantage
Etymology
From Old Norse 'bón' meaning 'a prayer, request'. It came to mean a favor granted.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'bonus'. Think of a 'boon' as an unexpected bonus from nature or fate.