C2adjectiveformalbusinessmoney
US/ˈbɜːr.dʒən.ɪŋ/
UK/ˈbɜː.dʒən.ɪŋ/
growing or developing quickly
In context
Vietnam's burgeoning middle class is spending more on travel and education.
The burgeoning e-commerce sector has created thousands of delivery jobs.
City planners are struggling to cope with the burgeoning population.
Words that go with burgeoning
adjective + noun
- burgeoning middle classa middle class that is growing fastBrands are targeting the burgeoning middle class in Asia.
- burgeoning populationa population that is growing quicklyThe burgeoning population puts pressure on housing and transport.
- burgeoning industryan industry that is growing fastElectric cars are a burgeoning industry in the region.
- burgeoning demanddemand that is increasing quicklyBurgeoning demand for online learning created many new jobs.