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BOOM

(noun, verb, interj.)

Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Boom.

How to pronounce boom:

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Boom - as a noun

A deep prolonged loud noise

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
roarroaringthunder

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"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bonanzabuncegodsendgold rushgravymanna from heavenwindfall

A pole carrying an overhead microphone projected over a film or tv set

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
microphone boom

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

Boom - as a verb

Make a resonant sound, like artillery

Example: "His deep voice boomed through the hall"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
din

Hit with great force

Example: "He smashed a 3-run homer"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blastnailsmash

Be the case that thunder is being heard

Example: "Whenever it thunders, my dog crawls under the bed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
thunder

Make a deep hollow sound

Example: "Her voice booms out the words of the song"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boom out

Grow vigorously

Example: "The deer population in this town is thriving"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
expandflourishthrive
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grow
Hyponyms (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."
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Word Game Points

Is BOOM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, boom is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
BOOM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is BOOM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, boom is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BOOM has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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