boomer
5 synonyms for boomer, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A member of the "baby boomer" generation, born roughly between 1946 and 1964.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A member of the "baby boomer" generation, born roughly between 1946 and 1964.
“These fears have been exacerbated by the recession, which forced many boomers to turn to Social Security earlier than anticipated because of long-term unemployment and financial crises (Johnson and Wilson, 2010a, b).”
baby boomer
Etymology
A shortened form of "baby boomer," referring to the surge in births following the Second World War.
Full origin of boomer →Frequently asked questions
What does “boomer” mean?
The word “boomer” means a member of the "baby boomer" generation, born roughly between 1946 and 1964. In plain terms, someone from the post-war baby boom generation, or, more loosely, an older person seen as out of touch.
How do you pronounce “boomer”?
“Boomer” is pronounced BOO-muh (/ˈbumɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “boomer” in a sentence?
Here is “boomer” used in a sentence: “Many boomers are now approaching retirement.”
What part of speech is “boomer”?
“Boomer” is a noun.
How many meanings does “boomer” have?
“Boomer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of the "baby boomer" generation, born roughly between 1946 and 1964.
