The Open Dictionary

boomer

名詞

UK/ˈbuː.məʳ/
US/ˈbuː.mɚ/

定義 boomer 名詞

person

  1. Countabledisapproving

    A person born during the post-World War II baby boom, roughly between 1945 and 1965; also, a general term for an older person.

    • Many boomers are financially stable enough to purchase a second or even a third home.

    • A significant portion of boomers are experiencing hypertension, and this health issue will likely affect their children and grandchildren as well.

    • As boomers reach retirement age, their demand for healthcare services is steadily rising.

animal

  1. Countable

    In Australian English, a large male kangaroo.

    • In this Australian narrative, Santa Claus travels in a sleigh pulled by six white boomers.

    • Tourists were thrilled to see wild boomers bounding in their natural habitat.

    • Locals advised to be cautious, especially at dusk, as boomers might be encountered.