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bombardment

bahm-bahrd-muhnt

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

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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 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

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

bombardments plural

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Etymology

From bombard plus the suffix -ment.

Synonyms

battery bombing barrage shelling onslaught outpouring barrage fire

Related words

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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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