bushel

[boosh-uhl] / ˈbʊʃ əl /

NOUN

large quantity

Synonyms

STRONG

gobs heap loads lot million pile reams scads trillion wad

Example Sentences

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For his part, Mr. Frazier has brought one bright bushel of apples to market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Today, benchmark corn prices are about $4.20 per bushel, up from recent lows of about $3.70.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

Corn prices were north of $8 per bushel in early 2022.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

The Gospel of Matthew advises Christians to not hide their light under a bushel basket.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

Chicago markets were paying $2.20 per bushel for wheat.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson