What is bombing? How to use in English

Discover the meaning of bombing in English, its pronunciation, and how to use it correctly in real-life situations. See examples and easy memorization tips.

Definition & pronunciation of bombing

bombingnoun

ném bom

/ˈbɒmɪŋ//ˈbɑːmɪŋ/

Where does the word bombing come from?

"Bombing" originates from the word "bomb," which itself comes from the Italian "bomba." This word was initially used for a type of large, hollow vessel filled with explosives, likely derived from the Greek "bombos" meaning "a hollow sound." By the 16th century, "bomb" was used in English to describe these explosive devices. The verb "bombing" developed as a natural extension, describing the act of using bombs, especially in warfare.

Vocabulary summary bombing

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meaningthrowing bom

Example of vocabulary bombingnamespace

  • During his stand-up comedy routine, the comedian's bombing left the audience unusually quiet and uncomfortable.
  • TheHas-Tag messaging campaign became a viral bombing, overwhelming social media with an excessive volume of unrelated content.
  • Unfortunately, the new TV commercial bombed with viewers, failing to generate any significant interest in the product.
  • The acclaimed jazz musician's improvisation skills slipped, resulting in a nightmarish bombing at the sold-out concert.
  • After several poor reviews, the film's opening weekend bombed, prompting its distributors to reevaluate the marketing strategy.

Synonyms and related words for bombing

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