boomlet

[ boom-lit ]

noun

1. a brief increase, as in business activity or political popularity.

Word History and Origins

Origin of boomlet¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; boom ¹ + -let

Example Sentences

The spraying created a boomlet for carwashes and the plastic sheeting trade.

From Los Angeles Times

And so he spent lavishly to boost Garvey’s name and targeted Republican voters to produce a turnout boomlet on Garvey’s behalf.

From Slate

Diane Swonk, chief economist at the tax and consulting firm KPMG, said she expects a “January jobs boomlet” — 250,000 added jobs, well above the consensus.

From Seattle Times

While Alexandria may see a short economic boomlet from its wealthy residents shelling out, without much pain, D.C. could really use that money better elsewhere.

From Slate

Chicago, despite a boomlet in the nonprofit journalism sector, still is among the 20 metro areas with the largest loss of news sources per capita.

From Seattle Times