1
: making a loud deep sound
his booming voice
2
: growing or expanding very quickly
a booming business
3
: forcefully or powerfully executed
hit a booming serve
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We're not benefiting from the country's booming economy.
Suddenly the children heard Grandpa's booming voice demanding that they get down from the roof.
a tennis player with a booming serve
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With a booming voice that lacks a filter, Toyn relays court life by mimicking various characters, including Idiot Judge, Pretentious Barrister, Moaning Gen Z, and Miscellaneous Drunk.
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Longreads, 19 Dec. 2024
That increase could be due to growing financial literacy and a greater presence of Latinos in booming industries like fintech, Chaia says.
—Marina E. Franco (noticias Telemundo For Axios), Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
After a deep dive into the many flavors found across Cartagena, visitors are welcome to explore the city’s booming drinks scene as well, with Mondo Cocktail Bar offering a diverse array of concoctions crafted with Caribbean ingredients.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Not that long ago, Afghanistan was a booming trade hub.
—David Chaffetz, Fortune Asia, 15 Dec. 2024
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Longreads, 19 Dec. 2024
That increase could be due to growing financial literacy and a greater presence of Latinos in booming industries like fintech, Chaia says.
—Marina E. Franco (noticias Telemundo For Axios), Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
After a deep dive into the many flavors found across Cartagena, visitors are welcome to explore the city’s booming drinks scene as well, with Mondo Cocktail Bar offering a diverse array of concoctions crafted with Caribbean ingredients.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Not that long ago, Afghanistan was a booming trade hub.
—David Chaffetz, Fortune Asia, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Booming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/booming. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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booming
adjective
boom·ing
ˈbü-miŋ 
1
: making a deep sound
his booming voice
2
: forcefully or powerfully done
hit a booming serve
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