BOOMING


Meaning of BOOMING in English

I. adjective

( -er/-est )

Etymology: from present participle of boom (III)

1. : making or performing an action with a booming sound

his booming voice

the booming river

2. : increasing or growing rapidly

a booming railroad center

booming wheat prices

• boom·ing·ly adverb

II. noun

( -s )

Etymology: from gerund of boom (III)

1. : the sound or act of one that booms

2. : the process of discharging water behind a dam down a hillside or gorge to wash out deposits of gold

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