Boom-town
a town that has grown very rapidly as a result of sudden prosperity.
Historical Examples
The Personality of American Cities Edward Hungerford
noun
a town that is enjoying sudden prosperity or has grown rapidly
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to make a deep, prolonged, resonant sound. to move with a resounding rush or great impetus. to progress, grow, or flourish vigorously, as a business or a city: Her business is booming since she enlarged the store. to give forth with a booming sound (often followed by out): The clock boomed out nine. to boost; […]
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