booming — experiencing rapid economic growth or expansion
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: experiencing rapid economic growth or expansion
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbuːmɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The K-pop industry is booming worldwide, making even my grandmother learn Korean dance moves.
- With his booming voice, the teacher never needed a microphone, but the windows often needed replacement.
- The cryptocurrency market was booming last year.
booming
ADJECTIVE[/ˈbuːmɪŋ/]
experiencing rapid economic growth or expansion
The seaside town's tourism is absolutely booming this summer season.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from 16th-century Dutch 'bommen', an onomatopoeia representing the sound of cannons or thunder. The term evolved in 19th-century America to metaphorically describe rapid economic growth, extending its meaning from a literal explosive sound to figurative commercial expansion.
Breakdown
boom (from Dutch 'bommen', imitative of a loud sound or explosive noise) + -ing (present participle suffix denoting ongoing action or state).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The K-pop industry is booming worldwide, making even my grandmother learn Korean dance moves.”
“With his booming voice, the teacher never needed a microphone, but the windows often needed replacement.”
“The cryptocurrency market was booming last year.”
“Real estate prices are booming in urban areas.”
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