boomlet

noun

boom·​let ˈbüm-lət How to pronounce boomlet (audio)
: a small boom
specifically : a sudden increase in business activity
a stock market boomlet

Examples of boomlet in a Sentence

A few years ago, the town enjoyed a nice boomlet, but since then times have been tough.
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With a hotel boomlet percolating in Savannah, watch this space to see how these rankings continue to evolve. — Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025 That triggered a boomlet of attention and also put focus on federal legislation to address it. — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 Shares of Piper Sandler, for instance, soared post-election on the anticipation this boomlet was coming, and are up 83% over the past year. — Kelly Evans, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025 In the early months of the pandemic, an influx of adventurous transplants looking for more space and a slower way of life accelerated the Fredericksburg boomlet. — Sallie Lewis, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2023 See All Example Sentences for boomlet

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of boomlet was in 1880

Phrases Containing boomlet

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“Boomlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boomlet. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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