bombshell
Translation
bombshell, stunner
Examples
Her announcement was a complete bombshell.
Her announcement was a complete bombshell.
She was a Hollywood bombshell in the 1940s.
She was a Hollywood bombshell in the 1940s.
Grammar Patterns
((to drop a bombshell)) to announce something shocking The senator dropped a bombshell during the interview.
Similar Words
Synonyms: revelation, shock, surprise, stunner
Etymology
A compound of 'bomb' and 'shell'. It originally referred to the casing of a bomb.
Memory Tips
Imagine news that hits with the impact of a bomb's shell exploding, or a person so stunning they have a similar effect.