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Boomers Meaning in English

word · lemma: boomer

ˈbumɝz
BOO-murz
bˈuːməz
BOO-muhz

Definition

"Boomers" is an informal name for people born during the "baby boom" after World War II, usually between 1946 and 1964. The term sometimes refers more generally to that generation, especially in cultural discussions.

Usage & Nuances

"Boomers" is informal and often used online, sometimes humorously or critically (“OK boomer”). It refers specifically to people born 1946–1964, but can be used in a broader cultural sense. Not to be confused with "generation X", "millennials", or "zoomers".

Example Sentences

Many boomers are now retired.

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My grandparents are boomers.

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Some music from the boomers' era is still popular today.

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On social media, people often joke about what boomers say or do.

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Some boomers struggle with new technology.

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Whenever young people say 'OK boomer', they mean someone sounds old-fashioned.

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