Bombshell

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /bɑm.ʃɛl/

Definitions of bombshell

noun a shocking or unexpected event, especially one that has a powerful effect

Example Sentences

A1 She dropped a bombshell when she announced she was pregnant.

A2 The news of the company's bankruptcy was a bombshell to all employees.

B1 The celebrity's bombshell revelation caused a media frenzy.

B2 The bombshell report exposed corruption at the highest levels of government.

C1 The bombshell testimony in court changed the course of the trial.

C2 The bombshell announcement by the CEO sent shockwaves through the industry.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a bombshell; stunning or sensational

Example Sentences

A1 The bombshell news shocked everyone in the small town.

A2 She dropped a bombshell announcement that caught everyone by surprise.

B1 The bombshell revelation completely changed the course of the investigation.

B2 The bombshell report exposed corruption at the highest levels of government.

C1 The bombshell testimony in court led to a dramatic shift in the case.

C2 The bombshell revelation caused a media frenzy and sparked widespread debate.

Examples of bombshell in a Sentence

formal The news of the bombshell report shook the political landscape.

informal Did you hear about the bombshell that was dropped at the meeting?

slang She dropped a bombshell when she revealed her secret to everyone.

figurative Her stunning beauty was a bombshell at the party.

Grammatical Forms of bombshell

past tense

bombshelled

plural

bombshells

comparative

more bombshell

superlative

most bombshell

present tense

bombshells

future tense

will bombshell

perfect tense

have bombshelled

continuous tense

is bombshelling

singular

bombshell

positive degree

bombshell

infinitive

to bombshell

gerund

bombshelling

participle

bombshelled

Origin and Evolution of bombshell

First Known Use: 1590 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'bombshell' originated from the combination of 'bomb' and 'shell', referring to the explosive device and its casing.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a type of artillery shell, 'bombshell' evolved to also refer to a person who is stunning or shocking in appearance or behavior, especially a woman.