hide one's light under a bushel, a bushel and a peck, bushel basket

Formal and Informal Expressions of bushel

In different contexts, you can replace 'bushel' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'quantity, amount' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'ton, load' is a commonplace synonym.

bushel: Explore its Definition & Usage

bushel Definition

1a unit of dry measure equal to 32 quarts (35 liters) in the US and 36 quarts (40 liters) in the UK
2a large amount or number of something

Using bushel: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bushel" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

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The farmer harvested a bushel of apples from his orchard.
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She has a bushel of clothes to donate to charity.
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The company produced a bushel of new products this year.
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He earned a bushel of money from his investments.

bushel Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bushel

Antonyms for bushel

Phrases with bushel

hide one's light under a bushel
to conceal one's abilities or accomplishments
Example
She is so talented, but she always hides her light under a bushel.
a bushel and a peck
a large but unspecified amount
Example
I love you a bushel and a peck, but I can't buy you everything you want.
bushel basket
a large basket used for carrying or storing produce
Example
He filled the bushel basket with freshly picked tomatoes.

Origins of bushel

from Old French 'boissel', meaning 'little box'

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Summary: bushel in Brief

The term 'bushel' [ˈbʊʃəl] refers to a unit of dry measure equal to 32 quarts (35 liters) in the US and 36 quarts (40 liters) in the UK. It also denotes a large amount or number of something, as in 'She has a bushel of clothes to donate to charity.' The phrase 'hide one's light under a bushel' means to conceal one's abilities or accomplishments.