Bushel Meaning in English

word

US

ˈbʊʃəɫ

BUSH-uhl

UK

bˈʊʃəl

BUSH-uhl

Definition

A bushel is a unit of measurement used for dry goods, especially grains or fruits, mainly in the US and UK; it equals about 35 liters. Sometimes, it can also refer to a large amount of something.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in agricultural contexts (like 'a bushel of apples'). In informal speech, it can mean 'a lot' ('bushels of fun'). Not used for liquids. British English uses this term less often than American English.

• Spanish: almud - fanega (medida de volumen agrícola)
• Portuguese (BR): alqueire (medida agrária) - bushel (medida imperial)
• Portuguese (PT): alqueire (medida agrícola) - bushel (medida imperial)
• Chinese (Simplified): 蒲式耳（容量单位）
• Chinese (Traditional): 蒲式耳（容量單位）
• Hindi: बुशल (माप की इकाई)
• Arabic: بوشل (وحدة قياس)
• Bengali: বুশেল
• Russian: бушель
• Japanese: ブッシェル
• Vietnamese: giạ - bushel
• Korean: 부셸
• Turkish: buşel
• Urdu: بوشل
• Indonesian: bushel

Example Sentences

We bought a bushel of apples at the market.

basic

A bushel is equal to about 35 liters.

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The farmer sold two bushels of wheat.

basic

She has bushels of talent in painting.

natural

It took a bushel of patience to finish that work.

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They picked bushels of peaches during the harvest.

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