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Meaning of boom
The primary meaning of the word "boom" is a loud, deep, resonant sound.
Etymology of boom
The word "boom" originated in the mid-16th century, from the Dutch word "boom", which means "tree" or "beam", and is also related to the Middle English word "bomen", which means "to make a loud, hollow sound"
The word "boom" has been used in various contexts, including nautical, military, and economic, to describe a loud, sudden sound or a period of rapid growth
Synonyms
explosion
blast
crash
bang
clap
burst
report
detonation
eruption
boomlet
roar
rumble
thunder
crack
smack
wham
slam
thud
thump
bump
jolt
shock
impact
collision
concussion
implosion
outburst
flare
flash
boombox
blaster
firecracker
pyrotechnic
dynamite
TNT
bomb
grenade
rocket
missile
artillery
cannon
gunshot
firework
sparkler
explosive
detonator
propellant
fuel
petroleum
gasoline
diesel
combustible
inflammable
flammable
Definitions
- A loud, deep, resonant sound, typically one that is produced by a sudden release of energy, such as an explosion or the firing of a gun
- * A period of rapid economic growth or a surge in prices, especially in a particular industry or market
- * A long, thin, horizontal spar or beam, especially one that extends from the mast of a sailboat to the hull
Usage Examples
- The firework exploded with a loud boom that could be heard for miles
- * The company experienced a boom in sales after the release of their new product
- * The sailboat's boom extended from the mast to the hull, supporting the sail
Antonyms
silence
quiet
stillness
calm
serenity
peacefulness
softness
gentleness
whisper
murmur
hum
buzz
hush
lull
dullness
flatness
stagnation
decline
depression
recession
slump
downturn