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Bombing: meaning, definitions and examples

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bombing

 

[ หˆbษ’mษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in warfare

The action of attacking an enemy with bombs, shells, or other explosive weapons.

Synonyms

airstrike, assault, attack

Examples of usage

  • The bombing of the city caused widespread destruction.
  • There were reports of a bombing in the capital.
Context #2 | Noun

in slang

A great success or achievement, especially in entertainment.

Synonyms

hit, success, triumph

Examples of usage

  • The movie was a bombing at the box office.
  • Her performance at the concert was a total bombing.
Context #3 | Verb

in slang

To fail miserably or be unsuccessful.

Synonyms

fail, fall flat, flop

Examples of usage

  • The comedian's jokes were bombing all night.
  • Our marketing campaign is really bombing.

Translations

Translations of the word "bombing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bombardeio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฎเคฌเคพเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bombardierung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengeboman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพะผะฑะฐั€ะดัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bombardowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ˆ†ๆ’ƒ (ใฐใใ’ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bombardement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bombardeo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bombardฤฑman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํญ๊ฒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุตู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bombardovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bombardovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝฐ็‚ธ (hลngzhร )

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bombardiranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sprengjuรกrรกs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพะผะฑะฐะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ›แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bombardman

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bombardeo

Etymology

The word 'bombing' originates from the noun 'bomb', which came into English from French 'bombe' in the early 17th century. The military sense of bombing, as in attacking with bombs, became prevalent in the 20th century during various wars. The slang usage of 'bombing' to describe a great success or a failure emerged in the 20th century as well, particularly in entertainment contexts.

See also: bomb, bombast, bombastic, bomber, bombs, bombshell.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,165 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.