Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
boom
noun / verb
/buːm/
Definition
A sudden, loud noise or a significant increase in activity or growth.
Examples
- The boom of thunder echoed across the valley.
- After the new factory opened, the local economy experienced a boom.
Meaning
The term ‘boom’ can refer to a loud sound, like an explosion, or the rapid expansion of an economy or industry.
Synonyms
- bang
- explosion
- increase
- surge
- upswing
