Definitions

1. noun

a sudden, loud noise, typically one caused by an explosion or collision

“The firework made a loud boom in the sky.”

2. verb

to make a sudden, loud noise, typically one caused by an explosion or collision

“The plane will boom through the sound barrier.”

3. verb

to prosper or flourish greatly, often in a short period of time

“The company boom in the tech industry.”

4. noun

a period of rapid growth or expansion, especially in the economy

“The city experienced a boom in population during the 80s.”

5. noun

a burst of gunfire or other explosive sound

“The boom of the machine gun was intense.”