Used in a Sentence

bombs

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for bombs.

Editorial note

But we still build nuclear bombs in an arms race with other nations, and other nations want their own nuclear bombs.

Examples14
Definitions4
Parts of speech1

Quick take

An explosive device used or intended as a weapon, especially, one dropped from an aircraft.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of bombs gathered in one view.

noun

An explosive device used or intended as a weapon, especially, one dropped from an aircraft.

noun

Something highly effective or attractive.

noun

An obscene word identified by its first letter.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for bombs.

noun

An explosive device used or intended as a weapon, especially, one dropped from an aircraft.

noun

Something highly effective or attractive.

noun

An obscene word identified by its first letter.

noun

A cyclone whose central pressure drops at an average rate of at least one millibar per hour for at least 24 hours.

Example sentences

1

But we still build nuclear bombs in an arms race with other nations, and other nations want their own nuclear bombs.

2

Because software development is so much like dropping as many bombs onto a bunch of people as possible.

3

The F-35 is meant to do everything else and can certainly drop bombs on enemies of the United States.

4

Going around, trying bombs on different walls was a big part of the gameplay for me in that game.

5

In truth the fewer nations that have nuclear bombs the better, and we really should be disarming nuclear bombs because of their potential to destroy the world.

6

The world would be better without autonomous drones just as it would be better without guns or without bombs.

7

Also, some wealth is lost in the form of bullets, bombs, and other weapons that are used in the process.

8

Sticks and stones (and bombs) will break my bones, but words will never hurt me.

9

Even better, you give them 4x 500lb bombs and they figure out themselves how much to drop to destroy the target.

10

Up against dodongo and out of bombs because you mis-timed your last one?

11

And if you were low on rupees to buy more bombs, tough again.

12

It was decided that using missiles and bombs was more relevant and important.

Proper noun examples

1

Bombs and stethoscopes are obvious examples.

2

Bombs could be supplied cheaply by the US army, where they are plentiful, and they could achieve the same level of devastation that rent control has produced in parts of NYC like the Bronx.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use bombs in a sentence?

But we still build nuclear bombs in an arms race with other nations, and other nations want their own nuclear bombs.

What does bombs mean?

An explosive device used or intended as a weapon, especially, one dropped from an aircraft.

What part of speech is bombs?

bombs is commonly used as noun.