baby boom

noun

: a marked rise in birth rate (as in the U.S. following the end of World War II)

Examples of baby boom in a Sentence

There was a baby boom in the U.S. after World War II.

Recent Examples on the Web

Could the Year of the Dragon bring the baby boom that Asia needs? —Christian Shepherd, Washington Post, 5 Mar. 2024

With activities outside the house severely limited, would more people decide to stay home and make a baby with their partner, leading to a baby boom? —Time, 30 Nov. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

baby boom

noun

: a marked rise in a birthrate (as in the U.S. after World War II)

baby boomer

ˈbü-mər

noun