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Bombshell
01
a woman who is very good-looking
Examples
The actress became a Hollywood bombshell in the 1950s.
02
a projectile filled with explosives, such as a bomb or artillery shell
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
bombshells
Examples
The bombshell exploded near the enemy lines.
03
a performer who has a sensational and electrifying effect on an audience
Examples
The singer was a bombshell on stage, captivating the crowd.
04
a sudden and shocking piece of news or event
Examples
The resignation of the CEO was a bombshell for the company.
