boomtowns
Pronunciation: [ˈbuːmtaʊnz]
Word
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.
Example
Unlike other towns that struggled, this one wasn't a boomtown and stayed small.
Example
What made that area become a boomtown so quickly?
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