noun
boomer
BOO-muh
Boomer (noun) means a member of the "baby boomer" generation, born roughly between 1946 and 1964. Example: “Many boomers are now approaching retirement.”
noun
1
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)."
— Melvin Delgado, Baby Boomers of Color … (2015)
"Many boomers are now approaching retirement."
"Boomers came of age in the era of the Beatles and Led Zeppelin."
2
An older person, used informally and sometimes dismissively regardless of actual generation.
"I'm going to be a boomer by the time this thing is over."
"Stop being such a boomer about texting."
How to use boomer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone from the post-war baby boom generation, or, more loosely, an older person seen as out of touch.
When to use it
The informal, generalized sense ("ok boomer") is often used as a light insult and can come across as dismissive.
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Word forms
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Etymology
A shortened form of "baby boomer," referring to the surge in births following the Second World War.
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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.
