Bombing
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
An attack carried out by dropping explosive devices from aircraft or by placing them in a location.
“The city suffered extensive damage during the bombing campaign of the Second World War.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈbɒmɪŋ/
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Synonyms
bombardment
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Wordle
Contains the OMB cluster, double B at the start is distinctive, ends in ING
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Scrabble
Two B tiles score 6 combined, the ING suffix adds flexibility for board plays
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