Word
bombardment
Phoneticsbom·bard·ment, stress on the second syllable
US/bɑmˈbɑɹdmənt/
UK/bəmbˈɑːdmənt/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the act of attacking a place with many bombs or shells. You use this word when describing heavy fire from above, usually in war.
n. the action of attacking a place or target with a large number of bombs, shells, or missiles. Often used metaphorically to describe a sudden, overwhelming amount of information or requests.
Examples
“The city suffered heavy bombardment during the war.”
“The soldiers took cover in the basement during the intense bombardment.”
“The sudden bombardment of emails from the marketing team left the small startup struggling to respond to every inquiry.”
Examples
simple
“The city suffered heavy bombardment during the war.”
contextual
“The soldiers took cover in the basement during the intense bombardment.”
complex
“The sudden bombardment of emails from the marketing team left the small startup struggling to respond to every inquiry.”
Real-World Examples
“Ukraine says it has liberated 26 settlements in the south as it retools under heavy bombardment.” “The possibility of direct Iranian bombardment cannot be ruled out, either.” Etymology
From bombard + -ment.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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