Phrase Hound found 209 phrases and 95 compound words that contain bomb. The most common are listed below. Open bomb in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 209
- atomic bombA nuclear weapon that obtains its destructive energy from nuclear fission.
- nuclear bombA nuclear weapon.
- time bombA bomb that has a mechanism such that detonation can be preset to a particular time.
- car bombAn automobile laden with a large amount of explosives, and used as a bomb primarily in order to cause external damage.
- roadside bombAn explosive device placed at the side of a road and detonated when the target passes.
- drop the bombUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see drop, bomb.
- dirty bombA device containing conventional explosives and radioactive material, designed to spread radiation over a wide area.
- hydrogen bombA thermonuclear bomb that derives its destructive power from the fusion of isotopes of hydrogen (deuterium and tritium).
- drop a bombUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see drop, bomb.
- cluster bombAn explosive munition designed to explode in the air and release a cluster of smaller explosives, thus spreading the blast over a larger area.
- carpet bombTo bomb (an area) in such a manner that the ordnance covers the entire area without gaps.
- sex bombSomeone who is highly physically attractive; a bombshell.
- smoke bombA firework designed to produce smoke upon ignition.
- volcanic bombA tephra, larger than 64 mm (2.5 inches) in diameter, formed when a volcano ejects viscous fragments of lava during an eruption.
- Bomb attack
- H-bombAbbreviation of hydrogen bomb: A thermonuclear bomb that derives its destructive power from the fusion of isotopes of hydrogen (deuterium and tritium).
- neutron bombAn atomic bomb that produces a greater amount of neutrons, and a lesser amount of blast; the intention being to create equal lethal neutron radiation and blast radii which increases the effectiveness of the weapon against armour while …
- barrel bombA barrel filled with explosives, used as an improvised unguided bomb and dropped from a helicopter or airplane.
- pipe bombAn improvised explosive device consisting of blasting powder or other explosive material encased in a metal pipe to increase the blast effect.
- letter bombAn explosive device sent through the post, triggered to explode when the letter or packet is opened.
- f-bombThe word fuck.
- bomb craterA hole in the ground created by the explosion of a large bomb, usually one dropped by a bomber (aircraft).
- love bombAn attempt to influence a person by lavish demonstrations of attention and affection.
- nail bombA bomb designed to cause extensive wounding by packing sharp objects around the explosive; used especially by terrorists and suicide bombers.
- box-office bombA motion picture that generates relatively low revenue at the box office, especially less than the budget for producing it.
Compound words 95
- bombshellAny grenade, mortar shell, or artillery shell (hollow metal object) containing a charge that can explode.
- photobombTo unexpectedly appear in a photograph, especially so as to ruin the picture.
- airbombA firework consisting of flash powder in a paper case, ejected into the air with a black powder lifting charge ignited by a fuse, and producing a loud bang and bright flash.
- stinkbombA device that produces a burst of unpleasant odors, used as a weapon or a prank.
- powerbombA professional wrestling throw in which an opponent is lifted up (usually so that they are sitting on the wrestler's shoulders) and then slammed back-first down to the mat.
- JägerbombA cocktail of Jägermeister and Red Bull.
- bombogenesisRapid or extreme cyclogenesis, often characterized by a barometric pressure drop of 24 millibars in a 24 hour period.
- ZoombombTo disrupt a video conference, often involving large numbers of trolls joining and displaying obscene material.
- bombsiteA place where a bomb has exploded.
- greasebombA greasy or fatty food item.