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adjective

ˈbü-miŋ How to pronounce booming (audio)
Definition of boomingnext
1
as in loud
marked by a high volume of sound a booming bass drum

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2
as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically a booming industry that grows larger every year

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booming

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verb

present participle of boom
1
as in increasing
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number with the strong economy, business is booming

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2
as in roaring
to make a long loud deep noise or cry the cannons boomed throughout the night

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Recent Examples of booming
Adjective
Flash forward to 2026, and a once-assuming city is home to both a JW Marriott Residences and a JW Marriott; the two properties opened at the booming Reston Station site last year. — Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Korean and Japanese appliance makers are also benefiting from booming European demand. — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Verb
Punting was the primary focus Thursday, with Bryce Baringer booming several balls in a period devoted to directional punting. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 30 July 2026 Many barbecue restaurant operators said business was booming. — Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for booming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for booming
  1. loud
  2. thriving
  3. increasing
  4. roaring
  5. deafening
  6. prosperous
  7. rising
  8. growling
Adjective
  • On Wednesday, a loud explosion was heard near a vessel 95 nautical miles (around 109 miles) southeast of Aden, Yemen.
    — Todd Symons, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Whether Ackman’s diagnosis holds up against the city’s own housing data remains contested, but as Mamdani’s rent freeze takes effect, the fight over who’s to blame for New York’s affordability squeeze is only getting louder.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of loud
Adjective
  • De Lesseps turned a fall from countess to tabloid fixture into a thriving cabaret career.
    — Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The era is remembered as a golden age of prosperity, paired with a thriving art and culture scene—Toulouse-Lautrec posters, the Eiffel Tower (built in 1889), extravagant fashion, the Moulin Rouge, and the flourishing Impressionist art world.
    — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of thriving
Verb
  • The latest revelations about Welch come as the speaker on Wednesday made the rounds of several media outlets in an effort to shore up support for his leadership amid increasing scrutiny.
    — Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Medina Diaz ran on increasing public education funding, strengthening the school system, improving aging infrastructure and raising the state minimum wage to $16.
    — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of increasing
Verb
  • That kind of challenge will have Elland Road on its feet and roaring.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • There’s nothing stopping you from streaming a roaring fireplace on it for ambiance, though—which is actually an ultra-cozy activity in the winter months.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026
Definition of roaring
Adjective
  • Dixon said other issues to be considered are the deafening roar of traffic passing under the footbridge on I-91 and how to soften it.
    — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
  • Heavy raindrops flew sideways, smacking against the hood of my rain jacket and creating a nearly deafening white noise.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Definition of deafening
Adjective
  • The good news is that Venus in Libra can improve professional visibility, making negotiations and professional opportunities all the more graceful and prosperous.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
  • China has a significant, prosperous middle class and a comparatively high-performing economy.
    — Frank Lavin, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of prosperous
Verb
  • After the match, Brock Lesnar Oba Femi destroyed Brock Lesnar in their first encounter, which made an already rising Oba Femi into an overnight sensation.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Farmers facing restrictions on irrigating their crops are warning of smaller fruit harvests and rising prices this season.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of rising
Verb
  • As Koji’s character is thrust into a cage at an underground prison brawl, Momoa’s Blanka can be heard growling off screen.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 July 2026
  • This could include sniffing around more than usual or barking and growling at odd places like piles of leaves.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 July 2026
Definition of growling

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