1
: making a loud deep sound
his booming voice
2
: growing or expanding very quickly
a booming business
3
: forcefully or powerfully executed
hit a booming serve
Examples of booming in a Sentence
We're not benefiting from the country's booming economy.
Suddenly the children heard Grandpa's booming voice demanding that they get down from the roof.
a tennis player with a booming serve
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Kansas City businesses are reporting a mix of booming sales and unexpected slowdowns as FIFA World Cup fans flood the city.
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The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
The shift is fueled by a booming longevity economy.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 June 2026
Men frequently went to work in the country's booming gold mines.
—Ryan Lenora Brown, NPR, 14 June 2026
While everyone has their own reasons for settling in a new place, experts attribute the state’s popularity to its booming economy—the second-largest in the nation after California—and affordable housing.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
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The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
The shift is fueled by a booming longevity economy.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 June 2026
Men frequently went to work in the country's booming gold mines.
—Ryan Lenora Brown, NPR, 14 June 2026
While everyone has their own reasons for settling in a new place, experts attribute the state’s popularity to its booming economy—the second-largest in the nation after California—and affordable housing.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
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“Booming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/booming. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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booming
adjective
boom·ing
ˈbü-miŋ 
1
: making a deep sound
his booming voice
2
: forcefully or powerfully done
hit a booming serve
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