booming
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- adjective
- /ˈbuːmɪŋ/
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- The technology sector is experiencing a booming growth as demand for new gadgets increases.
- a booming business
- a booming area
- booming years
And all of these transformations change, you know, booming areas into backwaters.
- And all of these transformations change, you know, booming areas into backwaters.
- But I think it could still be this comedy tech booming place.
Examples
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During the booming economic times of the earlier decade, Hungary was flying high with a growing economy and a strong currency.
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During the summer, the local tourism industry becomes booming with visitors flocking to the beach.
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But the sport as a whole in the world is booming big time.
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This was a booming little town after the war.
Fiction book (2001) -
The 1920s were one of the booming decades in the history of America.
Academic text (2005) -
Kasigau was an economically booming area right on the caravan route of the ivory trade.
Academic text (2005) -
During the booming 1990s, inequality shot up—but the middle class also gained.
Blog text (9) -
Telepresence is a booming business these days, with high-speed wireless networks enabling plenty of folks to enjoy the pleasures of working (or attending class) from the comfort of home.
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In recent years, the organic food market has become booming, attracting many new businesses.
Synonyms
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Doing well and having a lot of money
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Something that gets much bigger or more common very quickly
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Growing and very successful, like a busy café or arts scene
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Starting to grow quickly, like a new business or neighbourhood
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Very successful and making a lot of money
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Growing quickly and doing well, like a business or town
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A time when things are very successful and growing
Growing quickly and doing very well, especially in business
Growing and doing well, especially in business
Rising quickly to a much higher level than usual
Antonyms
How Fast
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Booming for fast growth comes from the same idea of the loud boom — a sudden, strong sound that shows something big is happening. A helpful way to remember this is to imagine a town growing with a noisy 'boom' of activity, so booming means 'growing fast' or 'very successful'.