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- Dictionaryboom/buːm/
noun
- 1. a loud, deep, resonant sound: "the deep boom of the bass drum" Similar
verb
- 1. make a loud, deep, resonant sound: "thunder boomed in the sky" Similar
exclamation
- 1. used to imitate a loud, deep, resonant sound: "the boat was lifted up and then boom, down it went"
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BOOM definition: 1. a deep and loud hollow sound 2. a period of sudden economic growth, especially one that results…. Learn more.
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 buzzing, humming, or droning, as of a bee or beetle. a rapid increase in price, development, numbers, etc.: a boom in housing construction. a period of rapid economic growth, prosperity, high wages and prices, and relatively full employment. a rise in popularity, as of a political candidate.
Definition of boom noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. boom. noun. /buːm/ Idioms. in business/economy. a sudden increase in trade and economic activity; a period of wealth and success. Living standards improved rapidly during the post-war boom. boom in something a boom in car sales. a boom year (for trade, exports, etc.)
1. countable noun [usually singular] If there is a boom in the economy, there is an increase in economic activity, for example in the amount of things that are being bought and sold. An economic boom followed, especially in housing and construction. The 1980s were indeed boom years. ...the cycle of boom and bust which has damaged us for 40 years.
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. When they make the sound, you can also say that they boom: "I saw the flash of lightning and got ready for the thunder to boom."
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 verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. countable noun. If there is a boom in the economy, there is an increase in economic activity, for example, in the number of things that are being bought and sold. An economic boom followed, especially in housing and construction. The 1980s were indeed boom years. 2. countable noun.
To grow, develop, or progress rapidly; flourish. Business is booming. American Heritage. More Verb Definitions (10) Synonyms: prosper. thrive. score. go.
