English Explanatory Dictionary

bombshell

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any grenade, mortar shell, or artillery shell (hollow metal object) containing a charge that can explode.
  2. Something that is very surprising, shocking, amazing or sensational.
  3. Someone who is very attractive; a sex symbol.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɑmʃɛl/ /ˈbɒmʃɛl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Rho9998-bombshell.wav

Word forms

bombshell bombshells

Etymology

From bomb + shell.

Synonyms

bomb[Appendix:Glossary

Derived words

blonde bombshell drop a bombshell
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