babyboom

Danish

noun
Definitions
  • An increase in birth rate, a baby boom.
  • (singular only) Specifically the baby boom following the return of servicemen at the end of World War II.

Etymology

Compound from Danish baby (baby) + Danish boom (boom)derived from English baby boom.

Origin

English

baby boom

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