boomer

noun

boom·​er ˈbü-mər 

1

: one that booms

2

: one that joins a rush of settlers to a boom area

3

: a transient worker (such as a bridge builder)

4

: a person born during a baby boom : baby boomer

Examples of boomer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Only 14% of Gen X workers have a traditional pension, compared with 56% of boomers, according to research from Alliance's Retirement Income Institute. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 26 July 2026

Economists predicted up to $84 trillion in assets could change hands over 20 years as boomers die and pass on their wealth. — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 24 July 2026

Just 26% of Gen Xers work with a financial advisor, compared with 43% of boomers. — Jeanne Thompson, Fortune, 19 July 2026

Experience Doesn't Replace Understanding COVID-19 shattered the traditional office, boomers are working longer and Gen Z brings new expectations. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing boomer

• baby boomer

Rhymes for boomer

• humor
• humour
• plumer
• rumor
• rumour
• tumor
• tumour
• antitumor
• pseudotumor
• consumer
• perfumer