boom

noun

UK /buːm/

Word Forms

singular	boom
plural	booms

1
countable/uncountable economicsa sudden major increase in trade, profits etc in a particular country or region
the economic boom of the 1980s
boom years
Synonyms and related words
Relating to making profit
break-even point
commercial
speculative
1. 1a
  countable a similar increase in the activity of a particular industry or part of a country’s economy
  an export/investment/house-building boom
  boom in:
  The island is experiencing a boom in tourism.
  Synonyms and related words
  Economy and economics
  agronomics
  austerity
  boom
See alsobaby boom
2
countable a sudden increase in the popularity of something
the aerobics boom of the 1980s
boom in:
the recent boom in all kinds of counselling and therapy
Synonyms and related words
Popularity or popular things and places
popularity
boom
magnet
3
countable usually singularSound Effect ♬♬♬♬♬♬a deep loud sound that continues for some time, for example the noise of thunder or an explosion
Synonyms and related words
Loud sounds
bang
beep
blare
4
countable cinemaa pole with a camera or microphone attached to it, used in film-making or broadcasting
Synonyms and related words
Cameras and photographic equipment
analogue camera
aperture
body camera
1. 4a
  a long pole attached to the bottom of a boat’s sail, that is used for changing the direction of the sail
  Synonyms and related words
  Parts of boats and ships
  aft
  amidships
  bay
5
countable a large floating object that is used for blocking a river or stream, for example to stop pollution flowing into it
Synonyms and related words
Bridges and dams
aqueduct
arch
boom

boom

noun

US /bum/

Word Forms

singular	boom
plural	booms

1
countable/uncountable economicsa sudden major increase in trade, profits, etc. in a particular country or region
the economic boom of the 1980s
boom years
Synonyms and related words
Relating to making profit
break-even point
commercial
speculative
1. 1a
  countable a similar increase in the activity of a particular industry or part of a country’s economy
  an export/investment/house-building boom
  boom in:
  The island is experiencing a boom in tourism.
  Synonyms and related words
  Economy and economics
  agronomics
  austerity
  boom
See alsobaby boom
2
countable a sudden increase in the popularity of something
the aerobics boom of the 1980s
boom in:
the recent boom in Internet gambling
Synonyms and related words
Popularity or popular things and places
popularity
boom
magnet
3
countable usually singularSound Effect ♬♬♬♬♬♬a deep loud sound that continues for some time, for example the noise of thunder or an explosion
Synonyms and related words
Loud sounds
bang
beep
blare
4
countable cinemaa pole with a camera or microphone fixed to it, used in moviemaking or broadcasting
Synonyms and related words
Cameras and photographic equipment
analogue camera
aperture
ASA
1. 4a
  a long pole fixed to the bottom of a boat’s sail, that is used for changing the direction of the sail
  Synonyms and related words
  Parts of boats and ships
  aft
  amidships
  bay
5
countable a large floating object that is used for blocking a river or stream, for example to stop pollution flowing into it
Synonyms and related words
Bridges and dams
aqueduct
arch
boom

boom

verb intransitive

UK /buːm/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	boom
he/she/it	booms
present participle	booming
past tense	boomed
past participle	boomed

1
usually progressiveeconomicsif a country, region, or industry is booming, it is experiencing a period of economic success, with a lot of trade and business activity
The housing market is booming.
Synonyms and related words
Relating to making profit
break-even point
commercial
speculative
1. 1a
  if an activity is booming, it is becoming very popular
  Interest in archaeology is booming.
  Synonyms and related words
  To be, or to become popular or fashionable
  catch on
  boom
  come in
2
Sound Effect ♬♬♬♬♬♬to make a deep loud sound that continues for some time
Thunder boomed in the distance.
boom out:
A voice boomed out from the loudspeakers.
Synonyms and related words
To make a loud sound
bang
beep
blare

boom

verb intransitive

US /bum/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	boom
he/she/it	booms
present participle	booming
past tense	boomed
past participle	boomed

1
Sound Effect ♬♬♬♬♬♬to make a deep loud sound that continues for some time
Thunder boomed in the distance.
boom out:
A voice boomed out from the loudspeakers.
Synonyms and related words
To make a loud sound
bang
beep
blare
2
usually progressiveeconomicsif a country, region, or industry is booming, it is experiencing a period of economic success, with a lot of trade and business activity
The housing market is booming.
Synonyms and related words
Relating to making profit
break-even point
commercial
speculative
1. 2a
  if an activity is booming, it is becoming very popular
  Interest in archaeology is booming.
  Synonyms and related words
  To be, or to become popular or fashionable
  catch on
  boom
  come in

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