noun Uncommon

bombardment

bahm-bahrd-muhnt

Bombardment (noun) means a sustained attack using bombs or heavy artillery fire. Example: “The town endured weeks of bombardment.”

noun

A sustained attack using bombs or heavy artillery fire.

"The town endured weeks of bombardment."

An overwhelming stream of something, such as criticism or messages.

"She faced a bombardment of complaints after the announcement."

How to Use Bombardment

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA sustained attack, or figuratively, being hit with a huge amount of something at once.

Common pairings

constant bombardment bombardment of criticism

Word Forms

bombardments plural

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Etymology

From bombard plus the suffix -ment.

Synonyms

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battery bombing barrage shelling onslaught outpouring barrage fire

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “bombardment” mean?

The word “bombardment” means a sustained attack using bombs or heavy artillery fire. In plain terms, a sustained attack, or figuratively, being hit with a huge amount of something at once.

How do you pronounce “bombardment”?

“Bombardment” is pronounced bahm-bahrd-muhnt (/bɑmbɑɹdmənt/ in IPA).

How do you use “bombardment” in a sentence?

Here is “bombardment” used in a sentence: “The town endured weeks of bombardment.”

What part of speech is “bombardment”?

“Bombardment” is a noun.

Is “bombardment” a common word?

“Bombardment” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “bombardment” have?

“Bombardment” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sustained attack using bombs or heavy artillery fire.

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