firebomb

noun

fire·​bomb ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌbäm How to pronounce firebomb (audio)
: an incendiary bomb
firebomb transitive verb

Examples of firebomb in a Sentence

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New charges have been filed against the suspect in a molotov cocktail firebomb attack at a rally for Israeli hostages in Boulder, Colo., earlier this month after an 82-year-old victim died from her injuries. David Matthews, New York Daily News, 30 June 2025 Charges for firebombs: Two people have been charged with throwing firebombs during the five days of protests. Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 12 June 2025 And earlier this month, a man threw firebombs at a march honoring Israeli hostages in Boulder, Colorado. Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2025 The way the Colorado firebomb wasn’t covered until hours later. Hen Mazzig, USA Today, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for firebomb

Word History

First Known Use

1685, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of firebomb was in 1685

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“Firebomb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firebomb. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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