Appearance
Use device theme  
Dark theme
Light theme

What does boom mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word boom? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. To make a loud, resonant sound.
  2. (transitive, figuratively, of speech) To exclaim with force, to shout, to thunder.
  3. (transitive) To make something boom.
  4. (slang, US, obsolete) To publicly praise.
  5. To rush with violence and noise, as a ship under a press of sail, before a free wind.
Noun
  1. A low-pitched, resonant sound, such as of an explosion.
  2. One of the calls of certain monkeys or birds.
Interjection
  1. used to suggest the sound of an explosion.
  2. used to suggest something happening suddenly and unexpectedly.
Noun
  1. (nautical) A spar extending the foot of a sail; a spar rigged outboard from a ship's side to which boats are secured in harbour.
  2. A movable pole used to support a microphone or camera.
  3. A horizontal member of a crane or derrick, used for lifting.
  4. (electronics) The longest element of a Yagi antenna, on which the other, smaller ones are transversally mounted.
  5. A floating barrier used to obstruct navigation, for military or other purposes; or used for the containment of an oil spill.
  6. A wishbone-shaped piece of windsurfing equipment.
  7. The section of the arm on a backhoe closest to the tractor.
Verb
  1. To extend, or push, with a boom or pole.
Noun
  1. (economics) A period of prosperity, growth, progress, or high market activity.
Verb
  1. (intransitive) To flourish, grow, or progress.
  2. (transitive, dated) To cause to advance rapidly in price.
Find more words!
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder

See Also

Nearby Definitions
4-letter Words Starting With
Find Definitions
go
Word Tools Finders & Helpers Apps More Synonyms
Copyright WordHippo © 2024