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Definition bombshell in American English

bombshell noun

[countable] noun
/ˈbɑmˌʃel/
1

an event or piece of news that is unexpected and shocking

Example

The announcement of job losses came as a total bombshell.

Example

Anna suddenly dropped the bombshell that she was resigning.

Synonyms and related words
surprise shock blow
Definition bombshell in American English