Bombshell
/ˈbɒmʃɛl/
Definitions
2 meaningsA sudden and unexpected piece of news that causes great surprise or shock.
/ˈbɒmʃɛl/
A surprising and shocking revelation.
The news report was a bombshell.
💡 Simply: A surprising and shocking piece of news.
More Examples
His resignation came as a complete bombshell.
How It's Used
"The politician's affair was a bombshell that rocked the election."
"Her sudden breakup announcement was a bombshell to her friends."
A very attractive and striking woman.
/ˈbɒmʃɛl/
An extremely attractive woman.
She walked into the room like a bombshell.
💡 Simply: A very beautiful woman.
How It's Used
"She's a real bombshell!"
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From "bomb" + "shell", referring to the explosive impact of a sudden revelation.
The word's usage as a stunning revelation became prominent in the mid-20th century.
Memory tip
Imagine a bomb exploding—that's the impact of a bombshell.
Word Origin
"A combination of 'bomb' signifying explosive power and 'shell' alluding to its impactful delivery."