bomb meaning and definition

BOMB noun

Definition of bomb (noun)

1. an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
2. strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion
   • synonyms: bomb calorimeter
3. an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual
   • "the first experiment was a real turkey"; "the meeting was a dud as far as new business was concerned"
   • synonyms: dud, turkey

BOMB verb

Definition of bomb (verb)

1. throw bombs at or attack with bombs
   • "The Americans bombed Dresden"
   • synonyms: bombard
2. fail to get a passing grade
   • "She studied hard but failed nevertheless"; "Did I fail the test?"
   • synonyms: fail, flunk, flush it
   • antonym: make it