smoke bomb

noun

1. a bomb that produces a continuous discharge of smoke rather than an explosion, used to mark a target for aerial attack, indicate wind direction, produce a smoke screen, etc.

smoke bomb

noun

1. a device that emits large quantities of smoke when ignited

Word History and Origins

Origin of smoke bomb¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

Thick clouds of smoke can be seen as Israeli forces fire artillery shells and smoke bombs to cover their advance.

From BBC

“When I was smashing my guitars, we liked to pretend that everything was catching fire, so Bob Pridden, our road manager and sound man, would set off smoke bombs,” Townshend says.

From Los Angeles Times

Police also found a smoke bomb at the scene.

From BBC

A smoke bomb was also found in what the police believe is his car found in the church car park.

From BBC

Police reported finding a device resembling a “smoke bomb” at the scene.

From Salon