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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 6, 2026

Over the past decade, a boomlet of new companies has emerged.

From Salon • Jan. 29, 2025

The spraying created a boomlet for carwashes and the plastic sheeting trade.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2024

And so he spent lavishly to boost Garvey’s name and targeted Republican voters to produce a turnout boomlet on Garvey’s behalf.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2024

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

From The Revellers by Tracy, Louis

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