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Webster 1913 Edition


Booming

Boom′ing

,
Adj.
1.
Rushing with violence; swelling with a hollow sound; making a hollow sound or note; roaring; resounding.
O’er the sea-beat ships the
booming
waters roar.
Falcone.
2.
Advancing or increasing amid noisy excitement;
as,
booming
prices;
booming
popularity
.
[Colloq. U. S.]

Boom′ing

,
Noun.
The act of producing a hollow or roaring sound; a violent rushing with heavy roar;
as, the
booming
of the sea
; a deep, hollow sound;
as, the
booming
of bitterns
.
Howitt.

Definition 2024


booming

booming

English

Adjective

booming (comparative more booming, superlative most booming)

  1. Experiencing a period of prosperity, or rapid economic growth.
    The power of China's booming economy continues to stun the world.
  2. Loud and resonant.
    He was asked to be MC at the function on account of his booming voice.

Translations

Verb

booming

  1. present participle of boom

Noun

booming (plural boomings)

  1. The act of producing a hollow or roaring sound.
    • Felicia Hemans
      Heavy boomings of a dull deep bell.