bushel

[ˈbʊʃəl]

bushel Definition

• 1. a unit of dry measure equal to 32 quarts (35 liters) in the US and 36 quarts (40 liters) in the UK
• 2. a 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!

• Example

  The farmer harvested a bushel of apples from his orchard.

• Example

  She has a bushel of clothes to donate to charity.

• Example

  The company produced a bushel of new products this year.

• Example

  He earned a bushel of money from his investments.

bushel Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bushel

• heap
• pile
• stack
• ton
• abundance

Antonyms for bushel

• scarcity
• lack

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.