Boom: meaning, definitions and examples

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boom

[ buːm ]

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loud noise

A sudden loud noise, like an explosion, that can be heard from a distance. It can also refer to a rapid increase in something, such as population or economic growth.

Synonyms

bang, burst, explosion, growth, increase

Examples of usage

The boom of the cannon could be heard for miles.
There was a boom in the housing market in the early 2000s.

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sudden increase

To experience a sudden and rapid increase in something, such as business activity or popularity.

Synonyms

bloom, blossom, flourish, prosper, thrive

Examples of usage

The company boomed after the new product launch.
Her social media following boomed overnight.

Translations

Translations of the word "boom" in other languages:

🇵🇹 explosão

🇮🇳 धमाका (Dhamaka)

🇩🇪 Explosion

🇮🇩 ledakan

🇺🇦 вибух

🇵🇱 wybuch

🇯🇵 爆発 (Bakuhatsu)

🇫🇷 explosion

🇪🇸 explosión

🇹🇷 patlama

🇰🇷 폭발 (Pokbal)

🇸🇦 انفجار (Infijar)

🇨🇿 výbuch

🇸🇰 výbuch

🇨🇳 爆炸 (Bàozhà)

🇸🇮 eksplozija

🇮🇸 sprenging

🇰🇿 жаруылыс

🇬🇪 აფეთქება (Afetqeba)

🇦🇿 partlayış

🇲🇽 explosión

Word origin

The word 'boom' has its origins in the Middle Dutch word 'bomme', which meant 'drum'. The sense of a loud noise or explosion dates back to the 16th century. In the 19th century, 'boom' began to be used to describe a rapid increase or upsurge in various contexts, such as economics or population growth.