English dictionary
boom
/b/u/m/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a deep prolonged loud noise
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a state of economic prosperity
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)
ExamplesThe demand for testing has created a boom for those unregulated laboratories where boxes of specimen jars are processed like an assembly line.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a pole carrying an overhead microphone projected over a film or tv set
Synonyms microphone boomSource: WordNet 3.0
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any of various more-or-less horizontal spars or poles used to extend the foot of a sail or for handling cargo or in mooring
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A long pole or spar, run out for the purpose of extending the bottom of a particular sail; as, the jib <i>boom</i>, the studding-sail <i>boom</i>, etc.
Source: webster1913
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A hollow roar, as of waves or cannon; also, the hollow cry of the bittern; a booming.
Source: webster1913
verb
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make a resonant sound, like artillery
ExamplesHis deep voice boomed through the hall.
Synonyms dinSource: WordNet 3.0
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hit hard
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be the case that thunder is being heard
Synonyms thunderSource: WordNet 3.0
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make a deep hollow sound
ExamplesHer voice booms out the words of the song.
Synonyms boom outSource: WordNet 3.0
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grow vigorously
ExamplesBusiness is booming.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To extend, or push, with a boom or pole; as, to <i>boom</i> out a sail; to <i>boom</i> off a boat.
Source: webster1913
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To cry with a hollow note; to make a hollow sound, as the bittern, and some insects.
Source: webster1913
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To cause to advance rapidly in price; as, to boom railroad or mining shares; to create a "boom" for; as to <i>boom</i> Mr. C. for senator.
Source: webster1913