bomb Definition
- 1a weapon that explodes and causes damage to people and things
- 2a device that is designed to explode in order to cause damage or destruction
- 3a complete failure
Using bomb: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bomb" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The bomb exploded, killing dozens of people.
Example
The terrorists planted a bomb in the building.
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The movie was a bomb at the box office.
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The party was a bomb, nobody showed up.
bomb Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for bomb
- explosive
- grenade
- missile
- shell
- torpedo
Idioms Using bomb
the bomb
something that is excellent or impressive
Example
This new restaurant is the bomb! The food is amazing.
drop a bombshell
to reveal a shocking or surprising piece of news
Example
She dropped a bombshell when she announced that she was quitting her job.
Example
His joke went down like a lead balloon and nobody laughed.
Phrases with bomb
Example
The atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II.
time bomb
a bomb that is set to explode at a particular time
Example
The police found a time bomb in the train station and evacuated the area.
bomb squad
a group of experts who are trained to deal with bombs and explosives
Example
The bomb squad was called to investigate a suspicious package left outside the embassy.
Summary: bomb in Brief
The term 'bomb' [bΙm] refers to a weapon or device that explodes, causing damage or destruction. It can also refer to a complete failure, as in 'The movie was a bomb at the box office.' 'Bomb' has specific types such as 'atomic bomb,' and 'time bomb,' and idioms like 'the bomb,' meaning something excellent, and 'drop a bombshell,' meaning to reveal shocking news.
