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
1
A sustained attack using bombs or heavy artillery fire.
"The town endured weeks of bombardment."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishA sustained attack, or figuratively, being hit with a huge amount of something at once.
Common pairings
constant bombardment
bombardment of criticism
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Word forms
- Plural
- bombardments
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Etymology
From bombard plus the suffix -ment.
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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.
