Word BOMB: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

bomb

🇺🇸 [bɒm]

Meanings

A device designed to explode, causing destruction and often used in warfare or acts of terror. The word can also refer to a failure or a poorly received performance in entertainment.

Examples

• The bomb exploded in the city center, causing massive damage.
• He was nervous about the movie, fearing it might bomb at the box office.
• They defused the bomb before it could detonate.

Synonyms

explosive • device • blast

Antonyms

success • hit • flop