Pronunciation: /bum/
noun a deep, resonant sound
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
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
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.
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.
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