bomb threat
noun
: a message saying that a bomb is located in a particular place
Someone called in a bomb threat, so the building was evacuated.
Examples of bomb threat in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The agency further accused her of making a bomb threat over the phone to a Harris Teeter in Shelby, while the First National Bank robbery was underway, and another bomb threat against Burns Middle School in Lawndale the day the BB&T bank was robbed, according to the newspaper.
—
Julia Marnin, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2025
Kenneth Weddington, 28, faces one count of threatening a public official and one count of felony disorderly conduct via a false bomb threat, Chicago police said.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Taylor is charged with making a false bomb threat, facing a possible fine of up to $25,000 and a prison sentence of up to five years, per USA Today.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 8 July 2025
He is being charged with a false bomb threat, which can result in a fine of up to $25,000, a prison sentence of no more than five years, or both.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for bomb threat
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Julia Marnin, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2025
Kenneth Weddington, 28, faces one count of threatening a public official and one count of felony disorderly conduct via a false bomb threat, Chicago police said.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
Taylor is charged with making a false bomb threat, facing a possible fine of up to $25,000 and a prison sentence of up to five years, per USA Today.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 8 July 2025
He is being charged with a false bomb threat, which can result in a fine of up to $25,000, a prison sentence of no more than five years, or both.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for bomb threat
Cite this Entry
“Bomb threat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bomb%20threat. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share