bombing — an attack in which bombs are dropped or exploded
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an attack in which bombs are dropped or exploded
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɑːmɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My cooking was such a bombing that even the fire alarm started applauding.
- The comedian's joke was bombing so hard that crickets asked for earplugs.
- The news reported aerial bombing in the conflict zone.
bombing
NOUN[/ˈbɑːmɪŋ/]
an attack in which bombs are dropped or exploded
💡 Concept
an attack in which bombs are dropped or exploded
🎵 Rhyme
After the bombing left him numbing, rescue teams are coming!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈbɑːmɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbɒmɪŋ/
🌳Etymology
Rootbomb
Suffix--ing
🎵Rhyme
cominghummingnumbing
coming
humming
numbing
🔗Collocations
suicide bombing
bombing campaign
carpet bombing
precision bombing
bombing raid
stop the bombing
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My cooking was such a bombing that even the fire alarm started applauding.”
😄 Fun example
“The comedian's joke was bombing so hard that crickets asked for earplugs.”
“The news reported aerial bombing in the conflict zone.”
“The movie was bombing at the box office despite the big budget.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
bombardmentairstrikeattackblitz
Antonyms
peaceprotectiondefense
Related
bombbomberexplosivewarfaremilitary
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