bombardon

noun

bom·bar·don ˈbäm-bər-ˌdōn

bäm-ˈbär-dᵊn

1

: a bass tuba

2

: the bass member of the shawm family

Word History

Etymology

French, from Italian bombardone

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler

The first known use of bombardon was in 1825

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“Bombardon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bombardon. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.

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Last Updated: 4 Nov 2025 - Definition revised

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