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Definition of booming

booming

/ˈbuːmɪŋ/
boom · ing
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• adjective

1

Experiencing a period of rapid economic growth, high demand, and prosperity.

Example

"Graduates easily found employment in the city's booming technology sector."

2

Having a loud, deep, and resonant sound.

Example

"The actor's booming voice carried effortlessly to the back row of the auditorium."

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• Rhymes for booming

• Nearby Words

boombox
boomer
boomerang
booming
boomslang
boomtown
boon

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'boom' and the suffix '-ing'. In the acoustic sense, 'boom' arose in 15th-century Middle English as an imitative word for a deep, resonant sound; the economic sense of rapid growth emerged in late 19th-century American English.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Booming. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/booming
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