booming
|boom/ing|
B2
/ˈbuː.mɪŋ/
(boom)
rapid growth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'booming' originates from the word 'boom', which comes from the Dutch word 'bom', meaning 'a deep, resonant sound'.
Historical Evolution
'boom' changed from the Dutch word 'bom' and eventually became the modern English word 'boom'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a deep, resonant sound', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'rapid growth or expansion'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35