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- DictionaryBoom/bo͞om/
noun
- 1. a loud, deep, resonant sound: "the deep boom of the bass drum"
verb
- 1. make a loud, deep, resonant sound: "thunder boomed in the sky"
exclamation
- 1. used to imitate a loud, deep, resonant sound: "the boat was lifted up and then boom, down it went"
1. : to make a deep hollow sound. 2. a. : to increase in importance, popularity, or esteem. b. : to experience a sudden rapid growth and expansion usually with an increase in prices. business was booming. c. : to develop rapidly in population and importance. California boomed when gold was discovered there. d.
A boom is a deep, loud, resonant sound that echoes or travels rapidly, like the sound of thunder. To boom is to create such a sound, as in The thunder boomed overhead, which scared our poor dog.
BOOM definition: 1. a deep and loud hollow sound 2. a period of sudden economic growth, especially one that results…. Learn more.
A boom is a very loud, deep sound that echoes. The distant boom of fireworks might spook your nervous dog. Guns, thunder, drums, deep voices — all of these are capable of a pretty loud boom.
a period of high economic growth characterized by rising wages, profits, and prices, full employment, and high levels of investment, trade, and other economic activity. Compare depression (sense 5) 6. any similar period of high activity. 7. the activity itself. a baby boom. Collins English Dictionary.
a situation in which a period of rapid economic growth is followed by one of sudden decline. High house prices encourage boom and bust and leave the economy vulnerable. Amid the inevitable boom and bust cycle, families are facing pay cuts and job losses. Definition of boom noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
1. : a long pole attached to the bottom of a sailboat's sail. 2. : a long pole used to hold a microphone in position from a distance. 3. : a floating barrier used on a river, lake, or harbor to catch floating objects, to keep boats from entering, or to prevent an oil spill from spreading.
BOOM meaning: 1. a period when there is a big increase in sales or profits: 2. a loud, deep sound 3. If…. Learn more.
Definition of boom noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Boom Definition. To move or position using a crane. Boomed the cargo onto the ship. To make a deep, hollow, resonant sound. To speak or indicate with such a sound. The clock boomed out the hour. To go rapidly along; move with speed or vigor. To grow, develop, or progress rapidly; flourish. Business is booming.
