word
Bombshell
BAH-mshehl
/ˈbɑːˌmʃɛl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
bombshell
Dictionary meaning
An explosive bomb or artillery shell.
Examples
- News of the attack came like a bombshell.
- They were a blonde bombshell.
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