boom
Pronunciation: [buːm]
Context: "sound"
(noun) a loud noise that sounds like an explosion or a deep rumble. You might hear a boom when a firework goes off or during a thunderstorm.
Example
During the fireworks show, we heard a big boom that made everyone cheer.
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The storm passed without any boom, leaving it quiet and calm.
Example
Did you hear that loud boom during the game?
Context: "growth"
(verb) to increase suddenly and quickly. This often happens in business or technology when something becomes very popular in a short time.
Example
After the new phone was released, sales boom and they sold out very quickly.
Example
Unfortunately, the company did not boom during the holiday season as expected.
Example
Do you think the restaurant will boom after the new menu is introduced?
Context: "economics"
(noun) a period of rapid economic growth. This means businesses are doing very well, and people have jobs and money.
Example
During the tech boom, many new jobs were created in the city.
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The area has not seen any boom in the economy lately; things are stagnant.
Example
What factors can lead to a boom in the local economy?