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Definition bombardment in British English

bombardment noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/bɒmˈbɑː(r)dmənt/
1

an attack on a place made by dropping bombs from planes or by firing large guns for a long time

Example

There was much anger over the bombardment of the capital city.

Example

Rebel fighters are still holding out under a relentless artillery bombardment.

Synonyms and related words
air raid air strike attack
2

a situation in which someone gets a lot of things such as questions, letters, or information to deal with

Example

He was subjected to a constant media bombardment.

Synonyms and related words
a froth of something avalanche blizzard
Definition bombardment in British English