bon- root words — words with the bon- root

The root bon- comes from Latin bonus, meaning good. 8 words in Dendril are built from it, including bonus, bonuses, debonair, bonanza, bonbon, bonbons, bonito, bonny. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the bon- root

Explore words with bon- — words containing the bon- root and sharing its sense of "good". Examples include bonus, bonuses, debonair, bonanza, bonbon, bonbons, bonito, bonny. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does bon- mean?

The bon- root means good, from Latin bonus. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.