Bombardment

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /bɑmˈbɑrdmənt/

Definitions of bombardment

noun a continuous attack or heavy bombing

Example Sentences

A1 The loud music at the party felt like a bombardment to my ears.

A2 During the war, the city experienced constant bombardment from enemy planes.

B1 The bombardment of advertisements on social media can be overwhelming at times.

B2 The military launched a massive bombardment on the enemy's positions.

C1 The bombardment of criticism from the media did not deter the politician from his goals.

C2 The intense bombardment of questions from the reporters left the celebrity feeling exhausted.

verb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 During the storm, the house was bombarded by hailstones.

A2 The protesters were bombarded with tear gas by the police.

B1 The company's marketing team bombarded social media with advertisements for their new product.

B2 The enemy forces continued their relentless bombardment of the city, causing widespread destruction.

C1 The journalist was bombarded with questions by the press after the controversial article was published.

C2 The politician was bombarded with criticism from the opposition party during the heated debate.

adjective not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The bombardment of advertisements on TV can be overwhelming for some people.

A2 She felt bombarded with questions during the job interview.

B1 The bombardment of negative news can affect people's mental health.

B2 The constant bombardment of emails from work made it hard for him to relax.

C1 The bombardment of criticism from her colleagues did not deter her from pursuing her goals.

C2 The relentless bombardment of media coverage surrounding the scandal made it hard for the public to trust the company again.

adverb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The children were scared of the bombardment of fireworks on New Year's Eve.

A2 She felt overwhelmed by the bombardment of questions during the interview.

B1 The website was under constant bombardment from hackers trying to breach its security.

B2 The city endured a relentless bombardment of artillery during the war.

C1 The bombardment of criticism from the media did not deter him from pursuing his goals.

C2 The bombardment of information in the digital age can be overwhelming for some individuals.

pronoun not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The bombardment was intense.

A2 The constant bombardment of emails was overwhelming.

B1 The bombardment of advertisements made it hard to focus.

B2 The bombardment of criticism from the media was relentless.

C1 The bombardment of questions from the reporters was non-stop.

C2 The bombardment of accusations from the opposition party was politically motivated.

preposition not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The town was hit by a bombardment of heavy rain.

A2 The students felt overwhelmed by the bombardment of homework assignments.

B1 The company faced a bombardment of negative feedback from customers.

B2 The politician endured a bombardment of tough questions during the press conference.

C1 The author's new book received a bombardment of critical acclaim from literary critics.

C2 The city experienced a bombardment of protests and demonstrations following the controversial decision.

conjunction not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The town was hit by a bombardment of heavy rain, causing flooding.

A2 The company was bombarded with complaints from dissatisfied customers.

B1 The bombardment of negative reviews online led to a decrease in sales.

B2 The bombardment of emails from the marketing team overwhelmed the staff.

C1 The bombardment of criticism from industry experts forced the company to reevaluate its strategy.

C2 The bombardment of questions from reporters during the press conference left the CEO flustered.

interjection not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Bombardment! That was a loud noise!

A2 I can't concentrate with all this bombardment going on outside.

B1 The constant bombardment of emails is overwhelming.

B2 The bombardment of questions from the audience was relentless.

C1 The bombardment of criticism from the media was difficult to handle.

C2 Despite the bombardment of challenges, she remained calm and composed.

article not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 During the storm, the house was hit by a bombardment of rain.

A2 The city experienced a bombardment of advertisements during the holiday season.

B1 The soldiers were prepared for the enemy's bombardment of artillery.

B2 The company faced a bombardment of negative reviews after the product launch.

C1 The bombardment of questions from the press left the politician struggling to respond.

C2 The bombardment of criticism from experts forced the author to reconsider their research methods.

Examples of bombardment in a Sentence

formal The city experienced heavy bombardment during the war.

informal The constant bombardment of emails is overwhelming.

slang The bombardment of ads on this website is annoying.

figurative Her mind was under constant bombardment of negative thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of bombardment

past tense

bombarded

plural

bombardments

comparative

more bombardment

superlative

most bombardment

present tense

bombards

future tense

will bombard

perfect tense

have bombarded

continuous tense

is bombarding

singular

bombardment

positive degree

bombardment

infinitive

to bombard

gerund

bombarding

participle

bombarding

Origin and Evolution of bombardment

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'bombardment' originated from the Middle French word 'bombardement' which comes from the Old French word 'bombarder' meaning 'to bomb'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of military attacks involving explosives, the word 'bombardment' has evolved to also refer to intense and continuous attacks or criticisms in various contexts.