burgeoning

American  

[bur-juh-ning] / ˈbɜr dʒə nɪŋ /

Rarely bourgeoning

adjective

1. growing or developing quickly.

   The company was criticized for not doing more to pare down its burgeoning debt.

2. (of a plant) putting forth buds, flowers, shoots, etc..

   The overcast sky was more than made up for by the brilliant purple blossoms of the burgeoning jacaranda trees.

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Etymology

Origin of burgeoning

burgeon ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

The acquisition aligns with Biogen’s focus on breathing life into its burgeoning growth portfolio, with a particular focus here on immunology and rare disease.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

As Europe begins to grapple with its need for greater growth, the question is whether its current energy policy can support necessary reindustrialization while meeting the massive power demands of a burgeoning AI economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Rivian is just the latest robotaxi partnership for Uber, which has established itself as a key player in the burgeoning market of self-driving cars.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

And it was primed for further takeoff on the burgeoning Web 2.0 circuit, as Walker entered syndication and social media really began taking off.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

The rich benefited from the new industry and from Great Britain’s burgeoning empire.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

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