boom

/bˈuːm/

/ˈbum/

[noun] [verb]

Boom

[NOUN]

a time of great economic growth

a deep prolonged loud noise

synonyms : roar

roaring

thunder

a pole carrying an overhead microphone projected over a film or tv set

synonyms : microphone boom

an event that leads to great fortune, huge profits, or sudden wealth

synonyms : bonanza

any of various more-or-less horizontal spars or poles used to extend the foot of a sail or for handling cargo or in mooring

to boom

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to experience great growth and improvement

synonyms : expand

flourish

thrive

make a resonant sound, like artillery

synonyms : din

hit hard

synonyms : blast

nail

smash

make a deep hollow sound

synonyms : boom out

be the case that thunder is being heard

synonyms : thunder

Examples

1. During the economic boom, many professionals were landing plum jobs with attractive benefits.

2. His business was booming for a while, orders flooding in constantly.

3. During the tech boom, some startups had a license to print money with their innovative products.

4. During the boom in the real estate market, he coined money by selling properties.

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