letter bomb

let·ter bomb

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [let-er bom]
- /ˈlɛt ər bɒm/
- /ˈletə(r) bɒm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [let-er bom]
- /ˈlɛt ər bɒm/

Definitions of letter bomb words

noun letter bomb an envelope containing an explosive device designed to detonate when the envelope is opened by the recipient. 1
noun letter bomb explosive device inside envelope 1
countable noun letter bomb A letter bomb is a small bomb which is disguised as a letter or parcel and sent to someone through the post. It is designed to explode when it is opened. 0
noun letter bomb a thin explosive device inside an envelope, detonated when the envelope is opened 0
noun letter bomb a small explosive device, as one used by terrorists, designed to be mailed in an envelope 0

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Origin of letter bomb

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50

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Parts of speech for Letter bomb

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Letter bomb

letter bomb popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% 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.

letter bomb usage trend in Literature

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