boomerang

noun

boo·​mer·​ang ˈbü-mə-ˌraŋ 

1

: a bent or angular throwing club typically flat on one side and rounded on the other so that it soars or curves in flight

especially : one designed to return near the thrower

2

: an act or utterance that backfires on its originator

boomerang intransitive verb

Examples of boomerang in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Founded in 1919, Arcade got the vintage diner look it is still known for during a 1950s refresh that added boomerang tabletops, neon signage and the old storefront design, according to its website. —Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026

Across six episodes that follow the pair from adolescence through Niall’s college years to adulthood, the duo boomerang in and out of each other’s lives, making decisions that irrevocably alter their paths and their perceptions of one another. —Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026

Jenner posted a boomerang to her Instagram stories showing off her sweet new nail art from go-to manicurist Zola Ganzorigt. —Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Apr. 2026

There’s even been quite a few boomerangs, apparently. —Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 31 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Dharuk (Australian aboriginal language of the Port Jackson area) bumarinʸ

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing boomerang

• boomerang child

Rhymes for boomerang

• overhang
• bang
• chuang
• clang
• dang
• drang
• fang
• gang
• gangue
• hang
• hange
• kang

Kids Definition

boomerang

1 of 2 noun

boo·​mer·​ang

ˈbü-mə-ˌraŋ

: a curved club that can be thrown so as to return to the thrower

boomerang

2 of 2 verb

: backfire entry 2 sense 2

Etymology

the Indigenous word for this club in Australia