Pronunciation: /bum/

Definitions of boom

noun a deep, resonant sound

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a loud boom outside.

A2 The boom of fireworks filled the night sky.

B1 The economic boom led to an increase in job opportunities.

B2 The boom in technology has revolutionized communication.

C1 The sudden boom in the stock market caught many investors by surprise.

C2 The construction industry experienced a boom due to increased demand for housing.

verb to make a deep, resonant sound

Example Sentences

A1 The balloon went boom when I accidentally popped it.

A2 I heard a loud boom coming from the construction site.

B1 The company's profits boomed after they introduced a new product.

B2 The stock market boomed as investors poured money into tech companies.

C1 The city's population boomed as people moved in search of better opportunities.

C2 The music festival boomed with attendance reaching record numbers.

interjection used to represent the sound of an explosion or sudden loud noise

Example Sentences

A1 Boom! The balloon popped.

A2 Boom! The fireworks lit up the sky.

B1 Boom! The thunder rumbled in the distance.

B2 Boom! The stock market experienced a sudden increase.

C1 Boom! The new product launch was a huge success.

C2 Boom! The surprise announcement caused a stir in the industry.

Examples of boom in a Sentence

formal The sudden boom in the stock market caught many investors by surprise.

informal When the DJ played his favorite song, he shouted 'boom!' and started dancing.

slang She dropped the mic after her performance and said, 'Boom, I nailed it!'

figurative With the new marketing strategy, the company experienced a boom in sales.

Grammatical Forms of boom

past tense

boomed

plural

booms

comparative

boomier

superlative

boomiest

present tense

boom

future tense

will boom

perfect tense

has boomed

continuous tense

is booming

singular

boom

positive degree

boom

infinitive

to boom

gerund

booming

participle

booming

Origin and Evolution of boom

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Dutch
Story behind the word: The word 'boom' originated from the Dutch word 'boem', which imitates the sound of an explosion or a sudden loud noise.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a loud, sudden sound, the word 'boom' evolved to also refer to a period of economic prosperity and rapid growth, such as the 'economic boom'.