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baby boomer
An American person born during the "baby boom" following World War II, between the years of 1945 and 1965, during which the population of the United States increased by 40 percent. Typically used to describe members of this generation, who have been associated with economic prosperity, consumerism, self-indulgence. Primarily heard in US. Since baby boomers represent such a large percentage of the population, financial experts are concerned about the impact their retirement will have on the economy.
a baby boomer
(mainly American) someone who was born between 1945 and 1965, a period in which a lot of babies were born Clinton was the first baby boomer in the White House. The ads are supposed to appeal to the baby boomer generation.
(baby) boomer
n. someone born during the baby boom—from the last years of World War II until the early 1960s. When the baby boomers get around to saving up for retirement, you’re going to see a lot of investment scams.
boomer
verbboomer
1. n. a laborer who moves from one economic boom to another. Fred’s great uncle was a boomer in the days of the Oklahoma oil rush.
2. Go to (baby) boomer.
thunder-boomer
n. a thunderstorm. There will be thunder-boomers in the boonies tonight.