bombshell meaning
UK US /ˈbɑmʃɛl/ 2 syllables
bombshell (noun): an entertainer who has a sensational effect.
bombshell has 3 meanings in this dictionary.
bombshell as a noun
- an entertainer who has a sensational effect
- she was a blonde bombshell
Type of: entertainer
- a shocking surprise
- news of the attack came like a bombshell
Synonyms: thunderbolt, thunderclap
Type of: surprise
- an explosive bomb or artillery shell
Type of: bomb
bombshell in a sentence
- The mayor dropped a bombshell at the news conference.
- Without warning, she dropped a bombshell.
- Suddenly, he dropped us a bombshell.
- It struck like a bombshell!
How to pronounce bombshell
bombshell is pronounced /ˈbɑmʃɛl/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Scrabble score: 18 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with BO · words ending in LL · 9-letter words
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