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bomb
noun
verb
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 4
- Starts with
- B
- Ends with
- B
- Contains
- OM
- Scrabble score
- 10
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
bɑm
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Meaning
Definitions
noun
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
noun
strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion
noun
an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual
“the first experiment was a real turkey”
verb
throw bombs at or attack with bombs
“The Americans bombed Dresden”
verb
fail to get a passing grade
“She studied hard but failed nevertheless”
In context
Example Sentences
the first experiment was a real turkey
the meeting was a dud as far as new business was concerned
The Americans bombed Dresden
She studied hard but failed nevertheless
Did I fail the test?
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