Meaning of 'boom'

noun

any of various more-or-less horizontal spars or poles used to extend the foot of a sail or for handling cargo or in mooring

noun

a pole carrying an overhead microphone projected over a film or tv set

Synonyms: microphone boom

noun

a deep prolonged loud noise

Synonyms: roaring

noun

a sudden happening that brings good fortune, as a sudden opportunity to make money

Example: "The demand for testing has created a boom."

Synonyms: gold rush

noun

a state of economic prosperity

verb

to grow vigorously

Example: "Our field is booming."

Synonyms: flourish expand thrive

verb

to hit hard

Example: "They were boomed by a car."

Synonyms: blast

verb

to make a deep hollow sound

Example: "Their voice booms out the words of the song."

Synonyms: boom out

verb

to make a resonant sound, like thunder, fireworks, or artillery

Example: "The thunder boomed in the background."

Synonyms: din