cherry bomb

cher·ry bomb

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [cher-ee bom]
- /ˈtʃɛr i bɒm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [cher-ee bom]
- /ˈtʃɛr i bɒm/

Definitions of cherry bomb words

noun cherry bomb a powerful firecracker that is shaped like a cherry 3
noun cherry bomb a round, red, powerful firecracker 3
noun cherry bomb a red, globe-shaped firecracker with a long fuse and high explosive capability. 1
noun cherry bomb A spherical, cherry-sized firecracker that generates a high-power explosion. 0

See all 4 definitions of cherry bomb

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Origin of cherry bomb

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

First recorded in 1950-55

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Parts of speech for Cherry bomb

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Cherry bomb

cherry bomb popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for cherry bomb

noun cherry bomb

pyrotechnics — the art of making fireworks.
fireworks — Often, fireworks. a combustible or explosive device for producing a striking display of light or a loud noise, used for signaling or as part of a celebration.

All 2 Synonyms of cherry bomb