Meaning 1neutral · 82%
An explosive device designed to cause damage when it detonates.
Natural examples
Die Polizei fand eine Bombe in einem verlassenen Lagerhaus.
Police found a bomb in an abandoned warehouse.
Eine historische Bombe ist im Museum hinter Glas ausgestellt.
A historical bomb is displayed behind glass in the museum.
Die Bombe wurde kontrolliert entschärft.
The bomb was safely defused.
Usage note
Bombe is feminine. It is common in news reporting; scenes should avoid graphic detail.
Mini-lesson: Bombe
An explosive device designed to cause damage when it detonates. Bombe is feminine. It is common in news reporting; scenes should avoid graphic detail.
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