boomtown

noun

boom·​town ˈbüm-ˌtau̇n How to pronounce boomtown (audio)
: a town enjoying a business and population boom

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Home prices are once again falling in the pandemic-era boomtown of Austin, as the Texas city continues experiencing one of the most dramatic corrections in the country. Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025 Speaking on a panel at the ATX TV Festival alongside his co-stars from the Paramount+ series Landman, Thornton discussed how much of the show is filmed in the oil boomtowns of West Texas. Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 3 June 2025 The boomtown award goes to El Portal, population 1,900, which saw taxable values grow the most when combining existing and new construction. Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 31 May 2025 Real Estate 10 of America's boomtowns Momentum seems to be shifting from the Sun Belt to New England By Start Slideshow Start Slideshow For a generation, the Sun Belt was the place where cities were growing the fastest, as retirees flocked to the warmth and relative affordability. Kevin Williams, Quartz, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for boomtown

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First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of boomtown was in 1896

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“Boomtown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boomtown. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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boomtown

noun
boom·​town ˈbüm-ˌtau̇n How to pronounce boomtown (audio)
: a town experiencing a sudden growth in business and population
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