HyperDic: bombshell

English > 3 senses of the word bombshell:
NOUNperson bombshellan entertainer who has a sensational effect
eventbombshell, thunderbolt, thunderclapa shocking surprise
artifactbombshellan explosive bomb or artillery shell
bombshell > pronunciation
Soundsbaa'msheh.l
RhymesAix-la-Chapelle ... zinfandel / Zinfandel: 95 rhymes with ehl...
English > bombshell: 3 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningAn entertainer who has a sensational effect.
Example"she was a blonde bombshell"
BroaderentertainerA person who tries to please or amuse
English > bombshell: 3 senses > noun 2, event
MeaningA shocking surprise.
Example"news of the attack came like a bombshell"
Synonymsthunderbolt, thunderclap
BroadersurpriseA sudden unexpected event
Spanishbomba, bombazo, trueno
English > bombshell: 3 senses > noun 3, artifact
MeaningAn explosive bomb or artillery shell.
BroaderbombAn explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
Spanishbomba, obús

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