BOOM
Scrabble letter values: B3O1O1M3 = 8
Definition
- verb make a resonant sound, like artillery. — synonyms: din
- verb hit hard. — synonyms: smash, nail, blast
- verb be the case that thunder is being heard. — synonyms: thunder
- verb make a deep hollow sound. — synonyms: boom_out
- verb grow vigorously. — synonyms: thrive, flourish, expand
- noun a deep prolonged loud noise. — synonyms: roar, roaring, thunder
- noun a state of economic prosperity.
- noun a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money). — synonyms: bonanza, gold_rush, gravy, godsend, manna_from_heaven, windfall, bunce
- noun a pole carrying an overhead microphone projected over a film or tv set. — synonyms: microphone_boom
- noun any of various more-or-less horizontal spars or poles used to extend the foot of a sail or for handling cargo or in mooring.
Examples
- “His deep voice boomed through the hall”
- “He smashed a 3-run homer”
- “Whenever it thunders, my dog crawls under the bed”