Definition

Verb: - To emit or produce a deep, loud, resonant, and often hollow sound. This typically describes a sound that is powerful, carries over a distance, and has a low frequency, such as a large drum, a cannon, or a very loud, projecting voice.

Usage

The verb "boom out" is used to describe the action of a sound being produced with a deep, resonant, and powerful quality. It often implies the sound is sudden, forceful, and fills a space. - It is commonly used with subjects like voices, speakers, guns, drums, or thunder. - The sound "booms out" from its source.

Examples

• Verb:
  • The cannon boomed out across the bay, signaling the start of the ceremony.
  • His deep voice boomed out the instructions, ensuring everyone in the hall could hear.
  • A loudspeaker boomed out the announcement, startling the crowd.

Advanced Usage

• "to boom out a command/message": To shout or project a command or message in a very loud, deep, and authoritative voice.
  • The sergeant boomed out the orders to the new recruits.

Variants and Related Words

• Boom (verb): To make a deep, resonant sound. (e.g., )
• Booming (adjective): Describing a deep, loud, and resonant sound, or figuratively, a period of rapid growth. (e.g., , )
• Out (adverb): In this phrasal verb, "out" emphasizes the sound projecting outward from the source into the surrounding space.

Synonyms

• Resound: To ring or echo with sound.
• Echo: (When caused by a loud, deep initial sound) To be repeated as a sound reflection.
• Thunder: To make a loud, deep noise like thunder.
• Blare: To make a loud, harsh sound (though often less deep than a boom).

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Ring out: To be heard clearly and loudly (often with a clearer, more bell-like tone than "boom out").
  • Church bells rang out to celebrate the holiday.
• Blare out: To emit a loud, harsh, and often unpleasant sound.
  • Music blared out from the open car window.

Related Idioms

• "to hear something loud and clear": This idiom relates to the result of a sound like a voice "booming out," meaning the message was delivered with unmistakable volume and clarity.
  • When the principal boomed out the new rule, we heard it loud and clear.

Verb

1. make a deep hollow sound
   • Her voice booms out the words of the song