Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bomb

noun, verb
/bɒm/
Definition
An explosive weapon designed to detonate under specific conditions or upon impact.
Examples
  • The military planned to bomb enemy positions at dawn.
  • After the concert, the new album was a bomb, receiving poor reviews.
Meaning
To bomb means to drop explosive devices from aircraft or to attack a target with explosives.
Synonyms
  • explosive
  • detonate
  • attack
  • blow up