noun Download 🔗Share A low-pitched, resonant sound, such as of an explosion. Examples : "The boom of the surf." sound physics sensation essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A rapid expansion or increase. Examples : "You should prepare for the coming boom in the tech industry." economy business essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share One of the calls of certain monkeys or birds. Examples : "The monkeys in the zoo made a loud boom, announcing their presence to the visitors. " animal sound essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make a loud, hollow, resonant sound. Examples : "I can hear the organ slowly booming from the chapel." sound essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (of speech) To exclaim with force, to shout, to thunder. Examples : "The teacher boomed, "Quiet in the classroom!" " sound language communication exclamation essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make something boom. Examples : "Men in grey robes slowly boom the drums of death." sound business essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To publicly praise. Examples : "The teacher boomed praise for Emily's excellent presentation. " communication language media essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To rush with violence and noise, as a ship under a press of sail, before a free wind. Examples : "The sailboat boomed across the lake, its sails filling with wind. " nautical sailing sound essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection Download 🔗Share Used to suggest the sound of an explosion. Examples : "Boom! The firework exploded, showering the crowd with sparks. " sound exclamation essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjection Download 🔗Share Used to suggest something happening suddenly and unexpectedly. Examples : "Boom! The alarm clock went off, startling me awake. " sound exclamation essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A spar extending the foot of a sail; a spar rigged outboard from a ship's side to which boats are secured in harbour. Examples : "The sailboat's boom was damaged during the storm, so they had to replace it. " nautical sailing part essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A movable pole used to support a microphone or camera. Examples : "The presenter adjusted the boom microphone before starting the school assembly. " media technology entertainment device essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A horizontal member of a crane or derrick, used for lifting. Examples : "The crane's boom lifted the heavy box onto the truck. " technical machine part building essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The longest element of a Yagi antenna, on which the other, smaller ones are transversally mounted. Examples : "The boom of the Yagi antenna was extended to maximize reception of the radio signal. " technology electronics communication signal device essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A floating barrier used to obstruct navigation, for military or other purposes; or used for the containment of an oil spill or to control the flow of logs from logging operations. Examples : "The logging company deployed a boom across the river to contain the logs. " nautical military environment technology structure essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A wishbone-shaped piece of windsurfing equipment. Examples : "The windsurfer carefully adjusted the boom before heading out to the lake. " sport nautical sailing essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The section of the arm on a backhoe closest to the tractor. Examples : "The backhoe operator carefully adjusted the boom to lift the heavy rock. " machine part technical essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A gymnastics apparatus similar to a balance beam. Examples : "The gymnast practiced her routine on the boom, carefully balancing on its narrow surface. " sport entertainment essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To extend, or push, with a boom or pole. Examples : "to boom off a boat" technical nautical action essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (usually with "up" or "down") To raise or lower with a crane boom. Examples : "The construction workers used the crane to boom the heavy beam up to the top of the building. " technical machine building essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A period of prosperity, growth, progress, or high market activity. Examples : "The new school's enrollment experienced a boom in the first year. " business economy achievement essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To flourish, grow, or progress. Examples : "Business was booming." business economy essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cause to advance rapidly in price. Examples : "to boom railroad or mining shares" business economy essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading