Simple Definition of bombast

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bombast

noun

formal : speech or writing that is meant to sound important or impressive but is not sincere or meaningful
political bombast

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“Bombast.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/bombast. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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