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boom2

Pronunciation: /buːm/
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Definition of boom

noun

  • a period of great prosperity or rapid economic growth:the London property boom [mass noun]:the eras of boom and bust

verb

[no object]
  • experience a period of great prosperity or rapid economic growth:business is booming

Derivatives

boomlet

noun

boomy

adjective (boomier, boomiest)

Origin:

late 19th century (originally US): probably from boom1

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Definition of boom in the US English dictionary

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