Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cherry-bomb
noun
/ˈtʃɛr.i bɑm/
Definition
A cherry-bomb is a type of small explosive device resembling a cherry in shape that can create a loud noise and a small explosion when detonated.
Examples
- The kids set off a cherry-bomb in the backyard on the Fourth of July.
- She described her new idea as a cherry-bomb of creativity.
- During the festival, people threw cherry-bombs into the air, delighting the crowd.
Meaning
The term cherry-bomb can also refer informally to anything that causes a burst of excitement or impact, often unexpectedly.
Synonyms
- firework
- explosive
- firecracker
- bang
- blast
