bombshell

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: eine Person oder Sache, die durch ihr Erscheinen oder Bekanntwerden großes Aufsehen, Staunen oder Schock auslöst, oft eine überraschende Nachricht; auch eine attraktive Frau; wörtlich eine Bombe oder ein Artilleriegeschoss.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to an entertainer who has a sensational effect, a shocking surprise, or an explosive bomb or artillery shell.

1. Sensational EntertainerB2informal

   An entertainer, typically a woman, who has a strikingly attractive and sensational effect on an audience.

   Sensationsschönheit

   • The actress was considered a bombshell in the 1950s.
   • She walked into the room like a bombshell, turning everyone's head.
   • The film's lead was a blonde bombshell who captivated the audience.

   Synonymeknockoutsensationsex symbolshowstoppersirenstunner

2. Shocking SurpriseB2informal

   A piece of news or an event that is completely unexpected and causes great shock or surprise.

   Schockierende Nachricht

   • The resignation of the CEO was a bombshell for the company.
   • She dropped a bombshell by announcing she was moving abroad.
   • The report contained a bombshell that changed the course of the investigation.

   Synonymeeye openerjoltrevelationshockerstunnersurprisethunderbolt

   Antonymeexpectedness

3. Explosive DeviceC1formaltechnical

   An explosive bomb or artillery shell, especially one that is dropped or fired.

   Sprengkörper

   • The military deployed a bombshell during the operation.
   • The old bombshell was safely defused by the bomb squad.
   • Artillery shells, including the bombshell, were used in the battle.

   Synonymebombexplosiveprojectileshell