Background for booming

booming

/ˈbuːmɪŋ/

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verb

To make a loud, hollow, resonant sound.

Examples :

"I can hear the organ slowly booming from the chapel."

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verb

(of speech) To exclaim with force, to shout, to thunder.

Examples :

"The teacher was booming across the classroom, trying to get the students' attention. "

sound language communication

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verb

To make something boom.

Examples :

"Men in grey robes slowly boom the drums of death."

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verb

To publicly praise.

Examples :

"The principal was booming the student's excellent performance in the school play during the morning announcements. "

communication language

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verb

To rush with violence and noise, as a ship under a press of sail, before a free wind.

Examples :

"The small sailboat, with its sails full of wind, was booming across the lake. "

nautical sailing weather sound

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verb

To extend, or push, with a boom or pole.

Examples :

"to boom off a boat"

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verb

(usually with "up" or "down") To raise or lower with a crane boom.

Examples :

"The construction crew was booming up a steel beam to the tenth floor of the building. "

machine technical

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verb

To flourish, grow, or progress.

Examples :

"Business was booming."

business economy

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verb

To cause to advance rapidly in price.

Examples :

"to boom railroad or mining shares"

business economy

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noun

A deep hollow or roaring sound.

Examples :

"The booming from the construction site next door made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

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adjective

Experiencing a period of prosperity, or rapid economic growth.

Examples :

"The city's real estate market is booming, with houses selling quickly and prices rising. "

economy business

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adjective

Loud and resonant.

Examples :

"He was asked to be MC at the function on account of his booming voice."