noun
- plural of boom; deep, loud, resonant sounds
- plural of boom; periods of rapid economic growth or increased activity
- plural of boom; long poles used to extend sails or support equipment
Usage: nautical; technical
verb
- third person singular present of boom; makes a deep, loud sound
- third person singular present of boom; experiences rapid growth or success
Examples
- The thunder booms across the valley during the storm.
- Construction booms in the city as new businesses arrive.
- The economic booms of the 1990s created many jobs.
- His voice booms through the auditorium without a microphone.
- The cannon booms echo off the castle walls.
- Technology booms have transformed how we communicate.
- The sailors adjusted the booms to catch more wind.