Word a Day
burgeon
What does burgeon mean?
burgeon (verb): to grow or expand.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use burgeon in a sentence?
- Gradually, the town burgeoned into a thriving city. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce burgeon?
/ˈbɝdʒən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does burgeon come from?
From Middle English burjounen, from Old French borjoner, bourjoner, burjuner.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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