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boom

Pronunciation: [buːm]

Word

Learn how to use boom in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

Example

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.

Example

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?

How to pronounce boom

Pronunciation: [buːm]

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