boomtown

noun

boom·​town ˈbüm-ˌtau̇n 

: a town enjoying a business and population boom

Examples of boomtown in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Austin has ranked as one of the nation’s top boomtowns in recent years, with many residents drawn from other states. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune-seeking in the world of oil rigs. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

This week, a massive fire posed a threat to these new boomtowns. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

The Bennett Scenic Journey continues to Bennett, British Columbia, once one of the Klondike Gold Rush’s busiest boomtowns. — Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for boomtown

• adown
• blowdown
• breakdown
• countdown
• crackdown
• crosstown
• downtown
• drawdown
• dropdown
• facedown
• godown
• hometown

Kids Definition

boomtown

noun

boom·​town ˈbüm-ˌtau̇n 

: a town experiencing a sudden growth in business and population