Definitions for bon
bon

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Bönnoun

   The oldest spiritual tradition of Tibet.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. Bonadjective

   good; valid as security for something

WikidataRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. Bon

   The bon was a type of paper currency issued by merchants to meet the need for small change. Bon is an abbreviation for bon pour. These notes were in wide use in the early part of the 19th century. They were sometimes referred to as "shin plasters" by English Canadians. Because of their widespread use, they are considered to be the precursor to modern banknotes.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. Bon

   bong, adj. good—French, occurring in some English but not Anglicised phrases, as Bon accord, good-will, agreement; Bon mot, a jest or smart saying; Bon ton, good style, the fashionable world; Bon vivant, one who lives well or luxuriously.

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1. bon

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2. BON

   What does BON stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the BON acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. BON

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Bon is ranked #22809 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Bon surname appeared 1,123 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Bon.
   
   52% or 585 total occurrences were White.
   28.7% or 323 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   12.8% or 144 total occurrences were Asian.
   3.9% or 44 total occurrences were Black.

Anagrams for bon »

1. nob

2. Nob

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How to pronounce bon?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say bon in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of bon in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of bon in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of bon in a Sentence

1. John McNerney:

   My two rock idols are Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen. Not just because they are from Jersey, but, because they conduct themselves with humility and give a lot back to the public and their respective communities. And, the fact they both ended up marrying someone that "knew them when" is something I admire and hope to have with Tina (Rinaldi) one day.

2. Charles de LEUSSE:

   The memory of the dead is indeed a good remorse. (Le souvenir des morts - Est bien un bon remords)

3. Charles de LEUSSE:

   What good the eyes without anything behind them ? (A quoi bon les yeux Sans rien derrière eux ?)

4. Charles de LEUSSE:

   Death is a good Hotel : you are a guest at any Time. (Un bon hôtel est la mort. Elle nous accueille à toute heure)

5. Kurt Angle, Gold Medal Olympic Wrestler:

   New Jersey needs a hero. Bon Jovi does not count.

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Bon
2. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bon
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=bon
4. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=bon
5. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html