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/
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
A bomb explodes in the abandoned warehouse, shattering windows for blocks.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'bomb' derives from 17th-century French 'bombe', which originated from Latin 'bombus', meaning a buzzing or humming sound. The term was named after the sound produced when a bomb falls or explodes.
Breakdown
bombe (French) ← bombus (Latin: buzzing/humming sound). The word's onomatopoetic origins reflect the auditory experience of explosive devices.
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📝Examples
“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.”
“The new smartphone is absolutely the bomb!”
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