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boom2

Syllabification: (boom)

Pronunciation: /bo͞om/

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Definition of boom

noun

a period of great prosperity or rapid economic growth:a boom in precious metal mining [as modifier]:a boom economy

verb

[no object]

enjoy a period of great prosperity or rapid economic growth:business is booming the popularity of soy-based foods has boomed in the last two decades