boom
8 points
English
4 letters
Very common
Commonness #2,268
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
make a resonant sound, like artillery
noun
a deep prolonged loud noise
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/bˈuːm/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural booms
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)
make a resonant sound, like artillery
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
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