# bombardment

/bɑmˈbɑɹdmənt/ (US) · /bəmbˈɑːdmənt/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bombardment
Updated: 2026-05-04

## Definition

the act of attacking a place with many bombs or shells. You use this word when describing heavy fire from above, usually in war.

For teachers: 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.

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