Meaning of boom town | Babel Free
Definitions
A town that is experiencing or has experienced a period of rapid growth due to some temporary activity.
Equivalents
Deutsch
Boomtown
Examples
“Do you remember⟳ the good old days before the ghost town? / We danced and sang, and the music played in a de boomtown”
“But, as in other boom towns, growth creates problems and doubts about how long it can be sustained. Water supplies are limited and the lack of experienced casino employees could make⟳ it easier for cheaters to bilk casinos, whether at blackjack tables or by rigging slot machines.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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