bombard
Bombard (verb) means to attack repeatedly with bombs, shells, or gunfire. Example: “Artillery bombarded the enemy position for hours.”
How to use bombard
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo attack with heavy weapons, or figuratively to overwhelm someone with too much of something at once.
Word forms
bombarded past tense, bombards plural, Bombards plural, bombards singular
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Artillery _____ the enemy position for hours.
Etymology
From Middle French bombarde, an old word for a cannon or mortar, ultimately from Latin bombus meaning "a booming sound."
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What does “bombard” mean?
The word “bombard” means to attack repeatedly with bombs, shells, or gunfire. In plain terms, to attack with heavy weapons, or figuratively to overwhelm someone with too much of something at once.
How do you pronounce “bombard”?
“Bombard” is pronounced BOM-bahd (/ˈbɑmˌbɑɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “bombard” in a sentence?
Here is “bombard” used in a sentence: “Artillery bombarded the enemy position for hours.”
What is another word for “bombard”?
Words with a similar meaning to “bombard” include bomb.
What part of speech is “bombard”?
“Bombard” is a verb.
Where does the word “bombard” come from?
The word “bombard” comes from Latin. From Middle French bombarde, an old word for a cannon or mortar, ultimately from Latin bombus meaning "a booming sound.".
How many meanings does “bombard” have?
“Bombard” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to attack repeatedly with bombs, shells, or gunfire.
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