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bombproof Synonyms & Antonyms

/ˈbɒm.pɹuːf/

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Bombproof as an Adjective

1

Sufficiently strong to resist the effects of a blast from a bomb.

bombproof buildings

2

Very sturdy; as if built to resist the effects of a blast from a bomb.

Steve's steel-frame mountain bike is heavy and slow, but it's bombproof.

Bombproof as a Noun

1

An air-raid shelter, a structure designed to give protection against air raids and bombs.

Bombproof as a Verb

1

To make resistant to bomb blasts.

Bombproof in a Sentence

bombproof buildings

Steve's steel-frame mountain bike is heavy and slow, but it's bombproof.

Word Forms & Grammar

bombproof (comparative more bombproof, superlative most bombproof)

bombproof (plural bombproofs)

bombproof (third-person singular simple present bombproofs, present participle bombproofing, simple past and past participle bombproofed)

Words That Rhyme With Bombproof

Origin of Bombproof

From bomb + -proof.

Bombproof: Key Facts

Part of speechadjective, noun, verb
Pronunciation/ˈbɒm.pɹuːf/
Syllables2
MeaningSufficiently strong to resist the effects of a blast from a bomb
Pluralbombproofs
Comparative / superlativemore bombproof, most bombproof
Verb formsbombproofs, bombproofing, bombproofed

How Do You Say Bombproof?

Bombproof is pronounced /ˈbɒm.pɹuːf/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (bɒm).

Common Questions About Bombproof

Is bombproof an adjective or a noun?

Bombproof is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.

What is the plural of bombproof?

The plural of bombproof is bombproofs.

What is the past tense of bombproof?

The past tense of bombproof is bombproofed. The present participle is bombproofing.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of bombproof?

The comparative form is more bombproof and the superlative form is most bombproof.