Bomb

Pronunciation: /bɑm/

Definitions of bomb

noun an explosive weapon that is used to destroy buildings, vehicles, or other targets

Example Sentences

A1 The bomb exploded with a loud bang.

A2 The bomb squad was called to defuse the suspicious package.

B1 The terrorist planted a bomb in the crowded market.

B2 The bomb threat caused panic among the passengers at the airport.

C1 The military used precision bombs to target enemy strongholds.

C2 The nuclear bomb test had devastating consequences for the environment.

verb to attack or destroy with a bomb

Example Sentences

A1 The chef bombed the souffle and it collapsed.

A2 I bombed my math test because I didn't study.

B1 She bombed her job interview by showing up late.

B2 The comedian bombed on stage and received no laughs from the audience.

C1 The author's latest book bombed with critics and readers alike.

C2 Despite the hype, the movie bombed at the box office and was considered a flop.

Examples of bomb in a Sentence

formal The bomb squad successfully diffused the explosive device.

informal I heard there was a bomb threat at the airport.

slang That party last night was the bomb!

figurative Her new album is a bomb, everyone is talking about it.

Grammatical Forms of bomb

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

Origin and Evolution of bomb

First Known Use: 1589 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'bomb' originated from the Latin word 'bombus', meaning 'a booming sound'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a loud noise, the term 'bomb' evolved to refer to an explosive device in the late 17th century. Over time, the word has come to encompass various types of explosive weapons and projectiles.