Boomtown

Pronunciation: /ˈbuːmˌtaʊn/

Boomtown (noun)

  1. A town that grows very fast because of sudden business or industry, bringing many new jobs and people.
  2. A settlement that expands quickly after a new resource is found, often with temporary housing and fast-changing businesses.

Examples

  • The city became a boomtown after new jobs opened.
  • A boomtown grows quickly when many people move in.