boom
Translation
boom, loud noise, period of growth, surge
Examples
We heard a loud boom in the distance.
We heard a loud boom in the distance.
The tech industry is experiencing a boom.
The tech industry is experiencing a boom.
Grammar Patterns
a boom in ((sth.)) a period of rapid growth in (sth.) The country experienced a boom in tourism.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bang, blast, surge; Antonyms: bust, slump
Etymology
Onomatopoeic, imitating a deep, resonant sound.
Memory Tips
Think of a bomb going 'BOOM!' for the sound, or a business 'booming' with success.