Bombing ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Bombing ( noun )

1. An act of dropping bombs from an aircraft.
2. An attack involving the use of bombs, especially on a civilian population.

Origin:

Early 20th century: from bomb + -ing.

Examples:

1. The city suffered heavy bombing during the war.
2. The police have confirmed that the bombing was a terrorist attack.
3. The bombing of Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II.
4. The bombing killed dozens of people and injured hundreds more.
5. The bombing campaign lasted for months.

(As a verb)

Bombing ( verb )

1. An act of dropping bombs from an aircraft.
2. An attack involving the use of bombs, especially on a civilian population.

Origin:

Early 20th century: from bomb + -ing.

Examples:

1. The city suffered heavy bombing during the war.
2. The police have confirmed that the bombing was a terrorist attack.
3. The bombing of Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II.
4. The bombing killed dozens of people and injured hundreds more.
5. The bombing campaign lasted for months.