bomb

UK
/bɒm/
US
/bɑm/

Translations

bombnoun
bombs
pl
UK
/bɒm/
US
/bɑm/
The bomb exploded in the middle of the city.
Бомба взорвалась в центре города.
Additional translations
bombverb
bombed
Past Simple
bombed
Past Participle
bombing
Gerund
UK
/bɒm/
US
/bɑːm/
The planes were ordered to bomb the enemy base.
Самолётам было приказано бомбить вражескую базу.
Additional translations
атаковать с воздуха
закидать бомбами
Synonyms
carpet bomb
blow up
bombadjective
more bomb
Comp.
most bomb
Super.
UK
/bɒm/
US
/bɑːm/
Used both attributively (e.g., bomb disposal unit) and in slang meaning 'excellent', especially in informal speech.
bombinterjection
Slang exclamation expressing admiration, excitement or approval.

Definitions

bombnoun
A device that is designed to explode and cause damage or destruction.
The bomb was safely defused by the bomb squad before it could cause any harm.
A failure or flop, especially in a theatrical production or other performance.
The new play was a bomb, receiving poor reviews and closing after just one week.
An impressive or exciting thing or event.
The party was the bomb, with great music and a lively crowd.
A large sum of money.
He spent a bomb on his new car, but he thinks it was worth every penny.
bombverb
To attack with explosive devices.
The military planned to bomb the enemy's supply lines.
To fail completely or perform poorly.
The comedian bombed during his stand-up routine.
To move very quickly or recklessly.
The kids bombed down the hill on their bikes.
bombadjective
Excellent; very impressive or pleasing (slang).
That new video game is absolutely bomb.
Relating to or designed for bombs; involving bombs (used before a noun).
A bomb disposal expert inspected the suspicious package.
bombinterjection
An exclamation used to express admiration, excitement, or strong approval (slang).
Bomb! That track is absolutely amazing.