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bombshell

[ bom-shel ]
/ ˈbɒmˌʃɛl /
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noun

a bomb.
something or someone having a sudden and sensational effect: The news of his resignation was a bombshell.

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Origin of bombshell

1700–10; 1925–30 for def. 2; bomb + shell

Words nearby bombshell

bombous, bomb out, bombproof, bomb rack, bomb run, bombshell, bomb shelter, bombsight, bomb site, bomb squad, bombycid
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British Dictionary definitions for bombshell

bombshell
/ (ˈbɒmˌʃɛl) /

noun

(esp formerly) a bomb or artillery shell
a shocking or unwelcome surprisethe news of his death was a bombshell
informal an attractive girl or woman (esp in the phrase blonde bombshell)
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Idioms and Phrases with bombshell

bombshell

see drop a bombshell.

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