Body Bomb

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑdi bɑm/

Definitions of body bomb

noun a type of explosive device that is worn on the body and detonated by the person carrying it

Example Sentences

A1 The body bomb exploded in the movie, but no one was hurt.

A2 The detective found a body bomb hidden in the suspect's car.

B1 The terrorist group planned to use a body bomb to cause maximum damage.

B2 The security team successfully disarmed the body bomb before it could detonate.

C1 The forensic experts analyzed the remains of the body bomb to gather evidence.

C2 The government agency was able to track down the mastermind behind the body bomb plot.

Examples of body bomb in a Sentence

formal The authorities were on high alert for any potential threats involving a body bomb.

informal I heard they found a body bomb in the suspect's car.

slang The criminal was caught red-handed with a body bomb in his possession.

figurative Her explosive temper was like a ticking body bomb waiting to go off.

Grammatical Forms of body bomb

• past tense: body bombed
• plural: body bombs
• comparative: more body bomb
• superlative: most body bomb
• present tense: body bombs
• future tense: will body bomb
• perfect tense: has body bombed
• continuous tense: is body bombing
• singular: body bomb
• positive degree: body bomb
• infinitive: to body bomb
• gerund: body bombing
• participle: body bombed

Origin and Evolution of body bomb

First Known Use: 2004 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'body bomb' originated as a descriptor for an explosive device that is attached to a person's body with the intent to cause harm or destruction.

Evolution of the word: The term 'body bomb' has evolved in usage to specifically refer to suicide bombers or individuals who carry explosives on their person to cause harm in a terrorist attack.