American English pronunciation

How to pronounce bomb

IPA transcription: ['bɑm]

Pronunciation variants: ['bɑm]['bɔm]

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Noun

  • an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions

  • strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion

  • an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual

    “the first experiment was a real turkey”

    “the meeting was a dud as far as new business was concerned”

Verb

  • throw bombs at or attack with bombs

    “The Americans bombed Dresden”

  • fail to get a passing grade

    “She studied hard but failed nevertheless”

    “Did I fail the test?”