Baby boomer

Meaning:

A baby boom is a period of time when lots of babies are born. In most English speaking countries, the last baby boom occurred after the Second World War, which ended in 1945. The people who were born from this time until the middle of the the sixties are generally said to be a part of the baby boom generation. They can be called "baby boomers".

Example sentences:

1. Are you a baby boomer?
2. My father is a baby boomer.
3. There are so many baby boomers today.

Example dialogue:

Two friends are talking about the baby boomer generation.

A: Most of the people who have top jobs nowadays are baby boomers.
B: Yeah, I guess you're right.
A: It's a little frustrating for those of us who are younger.
B: I understand. But in another ten years the baby boomers will be retiring and the good jobs will be ours.
A: Good point. I guess we just have to be patient.

Practice:

Do you know any baby boomers? Who?