1. surprising or shocking pieces of news or information
Usage: informal
2. artillery shells containing explosives
Usage: military
3. very attractive women
Usage: informal; potentially offensive

Examples

• The investigation revealed several bombshells about the company’s finances.
• Her resignation was one of many bombshells that rocked the administration.
• The documentary dropped bombshells about the celebrity’s past.
• Military forces used bombshells to attack enemy positions.
• The news report contained bombshells that changed public opinion.
• Several bombshells emerged during the trial testimony.