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

Then his partner is blown up by a car bomb.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

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.

Read more on BBC

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

Read more on BBC

Mission: Catch the terrorists responsible for killing dozens of civilians in a London car bomb attack.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Missiles fall from the sky but a campaign of car bombs in Tehran - as reported by both Israeli and Iranian media - has sewn further panic and confusion.

Read more on BBC