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   boom

   /buːm/

   noun

   • 1. a loud, deep, resonant sound: "the deep boom of the bass drum" Similar reverberationresonanceresoundingthunderthunderingroaringechoingre-echoingblastingcrashingdrummingthrummingpoundingroarrumblebellowbangblastblareloud noise
   • ▪ the characteristic resonant cry of the bittern: "the boom of the bittern may be enjoyed in the country"

   verb

   • 1. make a loud, deep, resonant sound: "thunder boomed in the sky" Similar reverberateresoundresonaterumblethunderring outsound loudlyblareechofill the aircrackcrashrollclapexplodebangblast
   • ▪ say in a loud, deep, resonant voice: "‘Stop right there,’ boomed the Headmaster" Similar bellowroarthundershoutbawlyellbarkinformal:hollerrare:vociferateOpposite whisper
   • ▪ (of a bittern) utter its characteristic resonant cry: "a dozen bitterns boom mysteriously from the reeds"

   exclamation

   • 1. used to imitate a loud, deep, resonant sound: "the boat was lifted up and then boom, down it went"
   • ▪ used to convey that something is extremely sudden, surprising, or successful: "if you get caught, boom, you're a felon"

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a verb): ultimately imitative; perhaps from Dutch bommen ‘to hum, buzz’.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBOOM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BOOM definition: 1. a deep and loud hollow sound 2. a period of sudden economic growth, especially one that results…. Learn more.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishboom noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of boom noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. boom. noun. /buːm/ Idioms. in business/economy. a sudden increase in trade and economic activity; a period of wealth and success. Living standards improved rapidly during the post-war boom. boom in something a boom in car sales. a boom year (for trade, exports, etc.)

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › boomBoom - definition of boom by The Free Dictionary

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   Define boom. boom synonyms, boom pronunciation, boom translation, English dictionary definition of boom. v. boomed , boom·ing , booms v. intr. 1. To make a deep, resonant sound. 2. To grow, develop, or progress rapidly; flourish: Business is booming. v. tr.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › boomBoom - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   A boom is a very loud, deep sound that echoes. The distant boom of fireworks might spook your nervous dog. Guns, thunder, drums, deep voices — all of these are capable of a pretty loud boom. When they make the sound, you can also say that they boom: "I saw the flash of lightning and got ready for the thunder to boom."

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of boom – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BOOM definition: 1. a period when there is a big increase in sales or profits: 2. a loud, deep sound 3. If…. Learn more.

7. www.yourdictionary.com › boomBoom Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   A spar extending from a mast to hold the bottom of a sail outstretched. A long beam extending as from an upright to lift or carry something and guide it as needed. The boom of a derrick, a microphone boom. Used to suggest the sound of an explosion.

8. www.wordreference.com › definition › boomboom - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   a rapid increase in price, development, numbers, etc.: a boom in housing construction. a period of rapid economic growth, prosperity, high wages and prices, and relatively full employment. a rise in popularity, as of a political candidate. adj. caused by or characteristic of a boom: boom prices.