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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.

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   1. : to make a deep hollow sound. 2. a. : to increase in importance, popularity, or esteem. b. : to experience a sudden rapid growth and expansion usually with an increase in prices. business was booming. c. : to develop rapidly in population and importance. California boomed when gold was discovered there. d.

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   a buzzing, humming, or droning, as of a bee or beetle. 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.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBOOM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A boom in something is an increase in its amount, frequency, or success. The boom in the sport's popularity has meant more calls for stricter safety regulations. [+ in] Public transport has not been able to cope adequately with the travel boom. 3. verb.

6. 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.

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

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   Definition of boom noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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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."