baby boomer
noun
a person born during a baby boom, especially one born in the U.S. between 1946 and 1965.
baby boomers
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pluralof baby boomer.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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That would explain why fewer baby boomers needed a leg up from parents/family members.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
Gen X and baby boomers see it as a breach of traditional corporate etiquette.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Nearly half of both millennials and Gen Zers recently surveyed by consultancy Simon-Kucher said they saw renting as “a strategic long-term lifestyle choice,” compared to 29% of baby boomers.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
An estimated 10,000 baby boomers retire every day, according to the U.S.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026
For the first time on record, 2025 saw Gen Z entrepreneurs starting more new businesses than baby boomers, accounting for 9% of new business starts in 2025 against 5% for boomers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
