bomb — an explosive weapon that detonates on impact or when triggered
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an explosive weapon that detonates on impact or when triggered
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɑːm/
Korean meaning: 폭탄, 폭발물
Korean pronunciation: **밤**
Example Sentences
- My cooking was such a bomb that even the dog refused to eat it.
- The police found a suspicious bomb in the abandoned building.
- His joke was a total bomb - nobody laughed.
bomb
NOUN//bɑːm//
an explosive weapon that detonates on impact or when triggered
💡 Concept
A bomb explodes in the abandoned warehouse, shattering windows for blocks.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/bɑːm/
🇬🇧 UK/bɒm/
🌳Etymology
Rootbomb
Origin
17세기 프랑스어 'bombe'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 라틴어 'bombus'(윙윙거리는 소리)에서 나왔습니다. 폭탄이 떨어질 때 나는 소리에서 이름이 붙었어요.
🎵Rhyme
palmcalmbalmpsalm
palm
calm
balm
psalm
🔗Collocations
drop a bomb
bomb disposal
time bomb
bomb threat
bomb shelter
go like a bomb
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My cooking was such a bomb that even the dog refused to eat it.”
“The police found a suspicious bomb in the abandoned building.”
😄 Fun example
“His joke was a total bomb - nobody laughed.”
“The new smartphone is absolutely the bomb!”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
explosivegrenademineblastflop
Antonyms
successhittriumph
Related
explodedetonatewarfaremilitarydestruction
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