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bombshell
noun
an explosive bomb or artillery shell
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 9
- Starts with
- B
- Ends with
- L
- Contains
- OMBSHEL
- Scrabble score
- 18
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
Meaning
Definitions
noun
an explosive bomb or artillery shell
noun
a shocking surprise
“news of the attack came like a bombshell”
noun
an entertainer who has a sensational effect
“she was a blonde bombshell”
In context
Example Sentences
news of the attack came like a bombshell
she was a blonde bombshell
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