bomb
shell
Plural
bombshells
1
a woman who is very good-looking
- The actress became a Hollywood bombshell in the 1950s.
- She was described as a blonde bombshell in the magazine.
- The model's bombshell looks made her famous overnight.
- He was captivated by the bombshell at the party.
- The film introduced a new bombshell to the big screen.
2
a projectile filled with explosives, such as a bomb or artillery shell
- The bombshell exploded near the enemy lines.
- Soldiers took cover as a bombshell landed nearby.
- The museum displayed a World War II bombshell.
- The blast from the bombshell shook the ground.
- They found an unexploded bombshell in the field.
3
a performer who has a sensational and electrifying effect on an audience
- The singer was a bombshell on stage, captivating the crowd.
- Her debut performance was a bombshell in the music industry.
- The comedian proved to be a bombshell at the festival.
- He became a bombshell in the world of stand‑up comedy.
4
a sudden and shocking piece of news or event
- The resignation of the CEO was a bombshell for the company.
- She dropped a bombshell by announcing her engagement.
- The verdict came as a bombshell to the public.
- His confession was a bombshell that changed everything.
- The report's findings were a political bombshell.
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