word
Boom
Boom
/ˈbuːm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
boom
Dictionary meaning
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.
Examples
- The demand for testing has created a boom.
- Our field is booming.
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