Boon (noun)

A thing that is helpful or beneficial.

Origin:

Middle english: from old norse bōn "prayer, request, benefit", of germanic origin; related to german bitte "request".

Examples:

1. The invention of the internet was a real boon for researchers and students.
2. She considered her new job to be a great boon in her career.
3. The new road was a boon for the local economy, making it easier for people to travel and for businesses to transport goods.
4. The discovery of oil was a boon for the country's economy.
5. The new technology was a boon for the manufacturing industry, increasing productivity and efficiency.