boomtown

noun

boom·​town ˈbüm-ˌtau̇n How to pronounce boomtown (audio)
: a town enjoying a business and population boom

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Renia Ehrenfeucht, a professor of community and regional planning at the University of New Mexico, sees such projects as pieces of an incremental strategy – necessary, in part, because Albuquerque is not a boomtown. — Harry Bruinius, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Oct. 2026 An influx of federal money could help Kuna check the most expensive item off of its transit wishlist — and prime the Treasure Valley boomtown for further growth south of its city center. — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026 Austin has ranked as one of the nation’s top boomtowns in recent years, with many residents drawn from other states. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 Set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas, Landman is a modern-day tale of fortune-seeking in the world of oil rigs. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for boomtown

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First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of boomtown was in 1896

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boomtown

noun
boom·​town ˈbüm-ˌtau̇n How to pronounce boomtown (audio)
: a town experiencing a sudden growth in business and population
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