baby boom

The term "baby boom" refers to periods of significant increases in birth rates, with the most famous example occurring post-World War II.

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Definition

B2General

(common)A period marked by a significant increase in the number of births.

Example

  • The country experienced a baby boom after the war ended.

B2Historical

(specific)The notable increase in births from 1946 to 1964 following the end of World War II.

Example

  • The baby boom after World War II led to a substantial demographic shift.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "baby boom":

baby boomlet