Definition of Sonic boom

1. Noun. An explosive sound caused by the shock wave of an airplane traveling faster than the speed of sound. "A sonic boom follows an aircraft as a wake follows a ship"

Generic synonyms: Blast Wave, Shock Wave

Definition of Sonic boom

1. Noun. The audible effect of a shock wave in the air, especially one caused by an aircraft flying faster then the speed of sound ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sonic Boom

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songsters
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songwriter
songwriterly
songwriters
songwriting
songwritings
songy
sonhood
sonhoods
sonic
sonic barrier
sonic boom (current term)
sonic booms
sonic branding
sonic delay line
sonic depth finder
sonic hedgehog
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sonications
sonicator

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