Meaning of the word bushel in English
What does bushel mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bushel
US /ˈbʊʃ.əl/
UK /ˈbʊʃ.əl/
Noun
1.
a unit of dry measure equal to 4 pecks or 32 quarts (35.2 liters in the US, 36.4 liters in the UK)
Example:
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We harvested ten bushels of apples this year.
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The farmer sold several bushels of corn at the market.
2.
a large quantity of something
Example:
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She has a whole bushel of ideas for the new project.
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There's a bushel of work to do before the deadline.