boomlet

American

[boom-lit] / ˈbum lɪt /

noun

a brief increase, as in business activity or political popularity.

Etymology

Origin of boomlet

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; boom ¹ + -let

Example Sentences

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The good feelings have set off a boomlet of speculation that Rubio might mount another bid for president in 2028.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

For a time, the boomlet in warnings of an AI bubble seemed to support the case for these companies.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 6, 2026

There was, to be sure, a boomlet for George Wallace, but his popular vote share in 1968 was only 13.5 percent.

From Salon • Aug. 9, 2025

Chicago, despite a boomlet in the nonprofit journalism sector, still is among the 20 metro areas with the largest loss of news sources per capita.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 24, 2024

German cars enjoyed a year’s boomlet in that part of Yorkshire.

From The Revellers by Tracy, Louis

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