Definition of bomb
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: an explosive device fused to detonate under specified conditions
2
: a vessel for compressed gases: such as
a
: a pressure vessel for conducting chemical experiments
b
: a container for an aerosol (such as an insecticide) : spray can
3
: a rounded mass of lava exploded from a volcano
4
: a lead-lined container for radioactive material
6
British
: a large sum of money
b
slang
: one that is striking or extraordinary
—used with the their new album is the bomb
8a
: a long pass in football
9
: something unexpected and unpleasant
—often used with drop dropped a bomb with her resignation
bomb
verb
bombed; bombing; bombs
Definition of bomb (Entry 2 of 2)
2a
: to defeat decisively
b
baseball
: to score many runs against (a pitcher)
Allen tried a new slider pitch without success and was bombed in Cincinnati.— Jack Lang
3
: to hit (a ball, puck, or shot) very hard
bomb a home run bomb a long drive down the fairway
4
slang
: to fail (a test)
I bombed my history exam.
1
informal
: to fall flat : to fail completely
The movie bombed at the box office. a joke that bombed
2
informal
: to move rapidly
a car bombing down the hill
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The first known use of bomb was in 1662
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