Pronunciation: /bɑm.ʃɛl/
noun a shocking or unexpected event, especially one that has a powerful effect
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
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.
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.
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