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boomtowns

Pronunciation: [ˈbuːmtaʊnz]

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Learn how to use boomtowns in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “economics”

(noun) places that grow very quickly because many people move there to find jobs or start businesses. Imagine a small town that suddenly has lots of new shops and houses because everyone wants to live there and work.

Example

During the gold rush, many boomtowns appeared as people rushed to find gold.

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Unlike other towns that struggled, this one wasn't a boomtown and stayed small.

Example

What made that area become a boomtown so quickly?

How to pronounce boomtowns

Pronunciation: [ˈbuːmtaʊnz]

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