bough

noun

: a branch of a tree
especially : a main branch
boughed adjective

Examples of bough in a Sentence

a tree bough fell on my car during the windstorm
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Cut boughs and branches, with or without leaves, from outdoor trees and place them in vases instead of flowers. Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024 By July 1998, The Post reported that one of its massive boughs had fallen, prompting concerns of its imminent demise. Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 28 July 2024 Only a small Nativity scene sits under its barren boughs. Lyndsay Winkley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2023 After November rains, giant logs, evergreen boughs, and tiny wood chips float everywhere; paddling feels like stirring soup. Jennifer Berney, Outside Online, 7 Apr. 2023 See all Example Sentences for bough 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, shoulder, bough, from Old English bōg; akin to Old High German buog shoulder, Greek pēchys forearm

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bough was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Bough.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bough. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

bough

noun
: a branch of a tree
especially : a main branch
boughed adjective

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