boom

noun
UK: /buːm/
US: /buːm/

  1. A sudden loud noise.

    1. Did you hear that boom outside? [ ] [ ]
    2. The boom of the explosion shook all the houses in the village. [ ] [ ]

  2. A period of great prosperity or rapid economic growth.

    1. The city is enjoying an economic boom. [ ] [ ]
    2. The housing boom of the early 2000s has ended. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

expand explosion thrive flourish bang
boom intransitive-verb

  1. To make a sudden loud noise.

    1. The cannon boomed in the distance. [ ] [ ]
    2. His voice boomed across the room, silencing everyone. [ ] [ ]

  2. To experience a period of rapid economic growth.

    1. The tech industry is booming right now. [ ] [ ]
    2. Tourism boomed after the new airport was built. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "boom" in English means: A sudden loud noise., A period of great prosperity or rapid economic growth..

The phonetic transcription of "boom" is /buːm/ in British English and /buːm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "boom": expand, explosion, thrive, flourish, bang.

Example usage of "boom": "Did you hear that boom outside?". More examples on the page.