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    bomb·shell
    /ˈbämˌSHel/

    noun

    • 1. an overwhelming surprise or disappointment: "the news came as a bombshell"
    • 2. a very attractive person (typically used of a woman): informal "a twenty-year-old blonde bombshell"

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  2. : a person who is the cause and object of sensational and usually widespread attention, excitement, or attraction. a blonde bombshell [=a glamorously attractive blonde woman] Synonyms. jar. jaw-dropper. jolt. stunner. surprise. surprize. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of bombshell in a Sentence.

  3. BOMBSHELL definition: 1. a sudden and often unpleasant piece of news: 2. a very attractive person: 3. a sudden and…. Learn more.

  4. noun. (esp formerly) a bomb or artillery shell. a shocking or unwelcome surprise. the news of his death was a bombshell. informal. an attractive girl or woman (esp in the phrase blonde bombshell )

  5. 1. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) (esp formerly) a bomb or artillery shell. 2. a shocking or unwelcome surprise: the news of his death was a bombshell. 3. informal an attractive girl or woman (esp in the phrase blonde bombshell)

  6. A bombshell is a sudden piece of bad or unexpected news. His resignation after thirteen years is a political bombshell. American English : bombshell / ˈbɒmʃɛl /

  7. Definition of bombshell noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. BOMBSHELL meaning: 1 : something that is very surprising or shocking usually singular; 2 : a very attractive woman usually used in the phrase {phrase}blond/blonde bombshell {/phrase} to refer to an attractive woman with blonde hair.

  9. bombshell meaning, definition, what is bombshell: an unexpected and very shocking piece of...: Learn more.

  10. 1. A bombshell is a sudden piece of bad or unexpected news. [...] See drop a bombshell [...] 2. See also blonde bombshell. More. Synonyms of 'bombshell' • complete surprise, shock, revelation, jolt [...] More. Idioms with 'bombshell' drop a bombshell. Examples of 'bombshell' in a sentence.

  11. Sep 27, 2024 · bombshell (plural bombshells) A bomb or artillery shell designed to explode on impact. Something that is very surprising, shocking, amazing or sensational.