noun
- an attack in which bombs are dropped or exploded
- a complete failure, especially of a performance or show
Usage: informal
verb
- present participle of bomb: attacking with bombs
- present participle of bomb: failing completely
Usage: informal
Examples
- The bombing of the city lasted for three days.
- Air force planes began bombing enemy targets at dawn.
- The comedian’s new show was a complete bombing on opening night.
- After bombing his audition, he decided to try a different approach.
- The bombing campaign forced civilians to seek shelter underground.
- She was nervous about bombing her presentation in front of the board.
- The strategic bombing disrupted supply lines during the war.