bombardment
7 synonyms for bombardment, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A sustained attack using bombs or heavy artillery fire.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use bombardment
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
constant bombardment
bombardment of criticism
Etymology
From bombard plus the suffix -ment.
Full origin of bombardment →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.
Related words
bombard
bombarded
