car bomb

noun

1. a bomb placed in a vehicle and wired to explode when the ignition is started, by remote control, or by a timing device.

2. a vehicle containing explosives detonated by remote control or a timing device.

Word History and Origins

Origin of car bomb¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

A man has been arrested in connection with a deadly car bomb attack that killed eight people and wounded 20 others in Delhi last week, authorities have said.

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He said the attackers detonated two car bombs, before infiltrating the compound where they were confronted.

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Then his partner is blown up by a car bomb.

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At least five people have been killed and dozens injured after a car bomb exploded on a busy street in the western city of Cali in Colombia, according to authorities.

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A car bomb attack in Pakistan has killed at least 13 soldiers and injured civilians.

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