bombing

[ˈbɑːmɪŋ]

bombing Definition

  • 1the act of using bombs to cause damage, destruction, or death
  • 2a sudden and complete failure

Using bombing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bombing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The city was devastated by the bombing.

  • Example

    The terrorist bombing killed dozens of people.

  • Example

    The play was a total bombing and received terrible reviews.

  • Example

    The comedian's jokes were not well received and he bombed on stage.

bombing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bombing

Phrases with bombing

  • a military tactic that involves dropping large numbers of bombs over a wide area

    Example

    The military used carpet bombing to destroy the enemy's base.

  • an attack in which bombs are dropped from aircraft

    Example

    The bombing raid caused extensive damage to the enemy's infrastructure.

  • a flight by an aircraft to drop bombs on a target

    Example

    The pilot made a bombing run over the enemy's position.

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Summary: bombing in Brief

The term 'bombing' [ˈbɑːmɪŋ] refers to the act of using bombs to cause damage, destruction, or death. It can also refer to a sudden and complete failure, as in 'The play was a total bombing.' The phrase 'carpet bombing' denotes a military tactic that involves dropping large numbers of bombs over a wide area, while 'bombing raid' and 'bombing run' refer to specific types of attacks.