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baby boomer

(sometimes, capitalized, US, Canada) A person born in the postwar years, generally considered in the United States and other Allied countries as between 1946 and the early 1960s.

ˈbeɪbi ˈbumɚDocumented since 1940s1940shistoricalCurrent123 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(sometimes, capitalized, US, Canada) A person born in the postwar years, generally considered in the United States and other Allied countries as between 1946 and the early 1960s.

The baby boomers, Americans born between 1946 and 1961, are increasingly discovering that the cohorts with whom they crowded into maternity wards, elementary schools, colleges and entry-level jobs are now clogging the fast track to the t…
Origin: From or , when there was a marked increase in birthrates throughout the Western world following the return of servicemen at the end of World War II. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
For parents

"baby boomer" means: A person born in the postwar years, generally considered in the United States and other Allied countries as between 1946 and the early 1960s.... This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

"baby boomer" means: A person born in the postwar years, generally considered in the United States and other Allied countries as between 1946 and the early 1960s.... Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. Note the regional or dialect label (US) — usage may sound odd outside that variety. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in

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  • “Deport the baby boomer problem solved”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “GOOD IDEA. THE POPULATION IS SHRINKING FROM BABY BOOMER FADE OUT. I SEE THIS IN OTHER SECTORS TOO. RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES IN FLORIDA HAVE FEWER VISITORS. BIKES ARE A WIN-WIN FOR SMALL COMMUNITIES.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “🎮 Baby Boomer (Nintendo) Longplay youtu.be/160jZll3QDA #BabyBoomer #Nintendo #NES #Famicom #Baby #Zapper #LightGun #boomer #shoot #shooting #ファミリーコンピュータ #任天堂 #Viciogame #Gameplay #Walkthrough #Playthrough #Longplay #Gaming #RetroGaming #Games”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “If you are a Baby Boomer or just someone who wonders what it was like to come of age in the 50s, 60s, or 70s, then this is for you.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Knowing that I will live to see the Baby Boomer generation die out fills me with the most bitter joy.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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"baby boomer" means: A person born in the postwar years, generally considered in the United States and other Allied countries as between 1946 and the early 1960s.... This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.

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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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