firebomb

American  

[fahyuhr-bom] / ˈfaɪərˌbɒm /

noun

1. an explosive device with incendiary effects.

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verb (used with object)

1. to attack with a firebomb or firebombs.

firebomb British  

/ ˈfaɪəˌbɒm /

noun

1. another name for incendiary

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verb

1. (tr) to attack with incendiary bombs

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• firebomber
  noun

Etymology

Origin of firebomb

First recorded in 1895–1900; fire + bomb

Example Sentences

And for a potentially powder keg Cannes there’s also the firebomb of “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.”

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2024

“Even in the face of advertising boycotts, assaults on its journalists and firebomb attacks, the paper persevered and thrived, living proof of the freedoms Hong Kong enjoyed despite its return to Chinese rule in 1997.”

From Slate • Jun. 23, 2021

But it helps not to firebomb all the goodwill before nature takes its course.

From Washington Post • Apr. 30, 2021

“Why is Westeros mired in 8,000 years of economic stagnation? Should Daenerys firebomb King’s Landing to prevent a longer war?” the organizers ask.

From Washington Times • Aug. 27, 2017

A Greek firebomb exploded right on top of him, but he raised his palm and sucked the flames out of the air.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan