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The correct spelling is booms.

How to pronounce booms

noun

IPA: /buːmz/

Say it like: Boo-ms

The correct spelling is booms. A low-pitched, resonant sound, such as of an explosion. For example: "The boom of the surf."

Usage Examples

The boom of the surf.

You should prepare for the coming boom in the tech industry.

I can hear the organ slowly booming from the chapel.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A low-pitched, resonant sound, such as of an explosion.
  2. 2.A rapid expansion or increase.
  3. 3.One of the calls of certain monkeys or birds.
  4. 4.A spar extending the foot of a sail; a spar rigged outboard from a ship's side to which boats are secured in harbour.
  5. 5.A movable pole used to support a microphone or camera.

verb

  1. 1.To make a loud, hollow, resonant sound.
  2. 2.(of speech) To exclaim with force, to shout, to thunder.
  3. 3.To make something boom.
  4. 4.To publicly praise.
  5. 5.To rush with violence and noise, as a ship under a press of sail, before a free wind.

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