bombings
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɑmɪŋz// UK //bˈɒmɪŋz// bomb·ings
n. attacks using bombs, especially in war or by terrorists. You use this word when talking about places hit by explosives.
n. instances of attack by aerial or explosive devices, typically in a military or conflict context.
The city suffered heavy bombings last night.
Residents fled the area after the bombings destroyed several key buildings.
The strategic bombings aimed to cripple the enemy's industrial capacity while minimizing civilian casualties.