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May 25, 2017 Word of the Day

booming /ˈbuːmɪŋ/ adjective
booming
/ˈbuːmɪŋ/
adjective
Business is booming at the market.
Business is booming at the market.
Definition of BOOMING

1 : growing or expanding very quickly

  • booming car sales

  • We're not benefiting from the country's booming economy.

2 : loud and low : having a low rumbling sound

  • Suddenly the children heard Grandpa's booming voice demanding that they get down from the roof.

3 : very forceful or powerful

  • a tennis player with a booming serve

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