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bushel Synonyms

Another word for bushel

Choosing another word for bushel depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A round, open-topped wooden or woven basket holding a bushel, used for gathering, storing, or transporting produce and seafood.

Usage Example

"She carried a heavy basket of freshly harvested sweet corn from the field to the barn."

Strong
basket
Weak
hamper

• noun (Context 2)

An unspecified large amount or great quantity of something (often used in the plural).

Usage Example

"We had bushels of fun exploring the coastal trails with our old college friends."

Strong
abundance
heap
plenty
ton

• verb (Context 3)

To repair, alter, or refurbish garments (used in tailoring).

Usage Example

"The apprentice was hired to alter men's suits and winter coats at the downtown shop."

Strong
alter
mend
tailor

Opposites of bushel

The opposite of bushel shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

pittance
handful
See all opposites of bushel

• Nearby Words

bushbuck
bushcraft
bushed
bushel
bushelful
bushfire
bushiness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Bushel. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/bushel
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