boomtown

noun

boom·​town ˈbüm-ˌtau̇n How to pronounce boomtown (audio)
: a town enjoying a business and population boom

Examples of boomtown in a Sentence

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Continue reading … SUNBELT SWAGGER – Florida tourist, retiree hotspot transforms into a big business boomtown. FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025 Once a livestock hub, Abilene has become an AI boomtown. Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Dec. 2025 As a result, inventory started piling up in many Sun Belt markets—including in some of the hottest pandemic boomtowns, such as Austin and Nashville—and buyers started acquiring more negotiating power with sellers. Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2025 And there are plenty of sleek and stylish models to choose from in hip boomtowns like Bozeman and Missoula—perfect locales to start and end your road trip adventures. Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for boomtown

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of boomtown was in 1896

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“Boomtown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boomtown. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.

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boomtown

noun
boom·​town ˈbüm-ˌtau̇n How to pronounce boomtown (audio)
: a town experiencing a sudden growth in business and population
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