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Princeton's WordNet

  1. baby boom, baby-boom generationnoun

    the larger than expected generation in United States born shortly after World War II

Wiktionary

  1. baby boomnoun

    The increase in the birth rate following the return of servicemen at the end of World War II.

  2. baby boomnoun

    Any similar increase in the birth rate.

Wikipedia

  1. Baby boom

    A baby boom is a period marked by a significant increase of birth rate. This demographic phenomenon is usually ascribed within certain geographical bounds of defined national and cultural populations. People born during these periods are often called baby boomers. The cause of baby booms involves various fertility factors. The best-known baby boom occurred in the mid-twentieth century, sometimes considered to have started after the end of the Second World War, sometimes from the late 1930s, and ending in the 1960s.

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  1. baby boom

    A baby boom refers to a significant increase or unusually high rate in the birth rate over a specific period, typically post-war periods. It often results from specific societal or economic changes, such as returning soldiers after World War II in the United States. The term is often used to identify large cohorts in particular societies, especially those born during the mid 20th century. Members of a baby boom are known as baby boomers.

Wikidata

  1. Baby boom

    A baby boom is any period marked by a greatly increased birth rate. This demographic phenomenon is usually ascribed within certain geographical bounds and when the number of annual births exceeds 2 per 100 women. People born during such a period are often called baby boomers; however, some experts distinguish between those born during such demographic baby booms and those who identify with the overlapping cultural generations. Conventional wisdom states that baby booms signify good times and periods of general economic growth and stability.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of baby boom in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of baby boom in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of baby boom in a Sentence

  1. Vicki Freedman:

    Older women also have fewer economic resources than men on average so they may not be as able to accommodate their declines in functioning when they do occur, whatever the reason, this is an important trend to continue to monitor as the large Baby Boom cohorts continue to reach old age.

  2. Andrei Gorban:

    Judging by the baby boom, the lockdown has clearly been good for us because there are a lot of interesting and beautiful baby animals now.


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