boom — a period of rapid economic growth or increased activity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a period of rapid economic growth or increased activity
Pronunciation (IPA): /buːm/
Korean meaning: 경기 호황, 붐
Korean pronunciation: **붐**
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's cooking channel went boom after her kimchi recipe went viral.
- The real estate market is booming in this area.
- His laughter boomed so loudly that even the neighbors complained.
boom
NOUN//buːm//
a period of rapid economic growth or increased activity
a period of rapid economic growth or increased activity
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Origin
From Dutch 'boom' meaning 'tree' or 'pole', later adopted into English in the 17th century to describe a long pole or spar used on ships. The economic sense developed in the 19th century from the rapid 'booming' or swelling sound associated with sudden growth.
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“My grandmother's cooking channel went boom after her kimchi recipe went viral.”
“The real estate market is booming in this area.”
“His laughter boomed so loudly that even the neighbors complained.”
“The cryptocurrency boom made some teenagers richer than their parents.”
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