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

This shift reflects a burgeoning realization that while the U.S. might not fuel its cars with gas from the Middle East, its supply-chain partners in Asia and Europe certainly do.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

By 1999, Time Warner was under pressure from investors to deepen its exposure to the burgeoning internet economy, and CEO Gerald Levin was hunting for a big deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The virtual reality therapist ‘Xaia’ is an example of how AI technology is barreling its way into the burgeoning digital health sector.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

But even they came around faster than the burgeoning class of prestige TV era viewers who couldn’t fathom that the new “Battlestar” could be as culturally resonant as, say, “The Sopranos” or “The Wire.”

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Here, burgeoning manhood was guided and celebrated through a rite of passage.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore

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