Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Boom.
How to pronounce boom:
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Boom - as a noun
A state of economic prosperity
A sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)
Example: "The demand for testing has created a boom for those unregulated laboratories where boxes of specimen jars are processed like an assembly line"
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bonanza18bunce9godsend10gold rushgravy12manna from heavenwindfall15A pole carrying an overhead microphone projected over a film or tv set
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microphone boomAny of various more-or-less horizontal spars or poles used to extend the foot of a sail or for handling cargo or in mooring
Boom - as a verb
Make a resonant sound, like artillery
Example: "His deep voice boomed through the hall"
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din4Hit with great force
Example: "He smashed a 3-run homer"
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blast7nail4smash10Be the case that thunder is being heard
Example: "Whenever it thunders, my dog crawls under the bed"
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thunder11Make a deep hollow sound
Example: "Her voice booms out the words of the song"
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boom outGrow vigorously
Example: "The deer population in this town is thriving"
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expand16flourish14thrive12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grow8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Boom - as an interjection
Used to suggest the sound of an explosion.
Used to suggest something happening suddenly and unexpectedly.
Example Sentences
"The boom of the fireworks lit up the night sky."
"The sudden boom of thunder startled everyone in the room."
"The economic boom led to a surge in job opportunities."
"The baby let out a loud boom of laughter."
"The boom of a cannon signaled the beginning of the battle."
Word Game Points
Is BOOM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, boom is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BOOM has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is BOOM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, boom is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBOOM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is BOOM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, boom is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBOOM has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
