boomed; booming; booms
Definition of boom
(Entry 1 of 3)
1 : to make a deep hollow sound
2a : to increase in importance, popularity, or esteem
b : to experience a sudden rapid growth and expansion usually with an increase in prices
business was booming
c : to develop rapidly in population and importance
California boomed when gold was discovered there
d : to increase greatly in size or number
the population boomed
1 : to cause to resound
—often used with outhis voice booms out the lyrics
2 : to cause a rapid growth or increase of : boost
3 : to hit or kick forcefully
boom a punt
boom
noun (1)Definition of boom (Entry 2 of 3)
1 : a booming sound or cry
—often used interjectionally to indicate suddennessthen boom, he was fired
2 : a rapid expansion or increase: such as
a : a general movement in support of a candidate for office
b : rapid settlement and development of a town or district
c : a rapid widespread expansion of economic activity
d : an upsurge in activity, interest, or popularity
a folk music boom
boom
noun (2)Definition of boom (Entry 3 of 3)
1 : a long spar used to extend the foot of a sail
2a : a chain or line of connected floating timbers extended across a river, lake, or harbor (as to obstruct passage or catch floating objects)
b : a temporary floating barrier used to contain an oil spill
3a : a long beam projecting from the mast of a derrick to support or guide cargo
b : a long more or less horizontal supporting arm or brace (as for holding a microphone)
4 : a spar or outrigger connecting the tail surfaces and the main supporting structure of an aircraft
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The first known use of boom was in the 15th century
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