Bombardment Meaning
/bɑmbɑɹdmənt/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act of bombing, especially towns or cities.
nounHeavy artillery fire.
Sentence Examples
Nothing would escape a Chinese bombardment in Taiwan.
With constant bombardment, we can't go out.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The relentless ____ of the city lasted for three days and nights.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The constant ____ of the city forced the residents to hide in shelters.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English bombard Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English bombardment From bombard + -ment.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The relentless ____ of the city lasted for three days and nights.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The constant ____ of the city forced the residents to hide in shelters.