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- DictionaryBomb·shell/ˈbämˌSHel/
noun
- 1. an overwhelming surprise or disappointment: "the news came as a bombshell"
- 2. a very attractive person (typically used of a woman): informal "a twenty-year-old blonde bombshell"
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1. : bomb sense 1a. 2. a. : one that is stunning, amazing, or devastating. The book was a political bombshell. b. : a person who is the cause and object of sensational and usually widespread attention, excitement, or attraction. a blonde bombshell [=a glamorously attractive blonde woman]
Bombshell can mean a sudden and often unpleasant piece of news, or a very attractive person. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and see translations in other languages.
Bombshell can mean an explosive device, a shocking surprise, or a very attractive person. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of this word from various dictionaries and sources.
noun. a shocking surprise. “news of the attack came like a bombshell ”. synonyms: thunderbolt, thunderclap. see more. noun. an entertainer who has a sensational effect. “she was a blonde bombshell ”. see more.
noun. a bomb. something or someone having a sudden and sensational effect: The news of his resignation was a bombshell. bombshell. / ˈbɒmˌʃɛl / noun. (esp formerly) a bomb or artillery shell. a shocking or unwelcome surprise. the news of his death was a bombshell. informal. an attractive girl or woman (esp in the phrase blonde bombshell )
6 days ago · A bombshell is a sudden piece of bad or unexpected news. His resignation after thirteen years is a political bombshell. American English : bombshell / ˈbɒmʃɛl /
A bombshell is an unexpected and usually unpleasant event or news. Learn how to use this informal word with pictures, pronunciation and collocations from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
