Boom
/buːm/noun
A deep, resonant sound or a sudden rapid increase or expansion.
Did you know?English boom is an expressive sound-word first recorded in the 16th century, and its explosive vibe helped it later name everything from cannon fire to sudden economic surges.
Etymological Timeline
16th Century
English
boom
“A deep, loud, resonant sound, especially of a gun or cannon”
17th Century
English
boom
“To make a deep resonant sound; to thunder or resound”
19th Century
English
boom
“A sudden increase, rush, or period of rapid prosperity”
Modern English
English
boom
“A loud low sound; a rapid expansion or surge”