Vocabulary Entry

bombardment

|noun • verb

noun

The act of attacking a place with continuous explosions or gunfire.

Example Sentences

"The city suffered heavy bombardment during the war."

"After the relentless bombardment, the enemy position was severely weakened."

"The historical museum was damaged in the bombing and subsequent bombardment."

verb

Example Sentences

"The forces began to bombard the enemy stronghold at dawn."

"The military plans to bombard strategic locations to weaken opposition."

"They will bombard the area for several hours before launching a ground attack."