adjective
Uncommon
booming
BOO-mihng
Booming (adjective) means growing rapidly or thriving, especially economically. Example: “Tourism has been a booming industry on the island.”
adjective
1
Growing rapidly or thriving, especially economically.
"Tourism has been a booming industry on the island."
2
Loud and deep in sound.
"His booming voice carried across the hall."
"He was asked to be MC at the function on account of his booming voice."
How to use booming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither thriving and growing fast, or loud and deep-sounding.
Common pairings
booming voice
booming economy
booming business
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Word forms
- Plural
- boomings
- Comparative
- more booming
- Superlative
- most booming
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Rhymes for booming
coming
homing
Wyoming
zooming
blooming
grooming
upcoming
oncoming
becoming
incoming
welcoming
unbecoming
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Frequently asked questions
What does “booming” mean?
The word “booming” means growing rapidly or thriving, especially economically. In plain terms, either thriving and growing fast, or loud and deep-sounding.
How do you pronounce “booming”?
“Booming” is pronounced BOO-mihng (/ˈbuːmɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “booming” in a sentence?
Here is “booming” used in a sentence: “Tourism has been a booming industry on the island.”
What is another word for “booming”?
Words with a similar meaning to “booming” include resounding.
What part of speech is “booming”?
“Booming” is an adjective.
Is “booming” a common word?
“Booming” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “booming” have?
“Booming” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: growing rapidly or thriving, especially economically.
