bombing
Meaning
"Bombing" refers to the act of attacking a target with explosives, often resulting in destruction and casualties, and can also be used metaphorically to describe a severe failure in performance.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "bombing" with "bombardment," which specifically refers to continuous attacks rather than a singular event.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
had
rehearsed
for
weeks
before
the
small
Saturday
night
concert
at
the
caf
é.
Despite
her
efforts
,
the
night
turned
into
a
bombing
because
most
people
stayed
quiet
and
she
forgot
some
lyrics
.
After
the
show
,
she
spoke
with
the
owner
and
a
few
kind
listeners
who
gave
constructive
feedback
and
helped
her
see
what
to
improve
.
The
experience
was
disappointing
but
useful
,
and
she
decided
to
practice
different
songs
and
try
again
next
month
.
Common Phrases
air bombing
bombing campaign
bombing raid
Synonyms
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