ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Firebomb

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Firebomb is a noun meaning A weapon that causes fire; an incendiary weapon.

Meaning

A weapon that causes fire; an incendiary weapon.

More Meanings

  1. (transitive) To attack with a firebomb.

Example Sentences

The rioters firebombed the parked car.
A Molotov cocktail is a simple firebomb.
The firebombs were small, and burst into flames when they hit the ground.
On Tuesday, a masked man used molotov cocktails to firebomb a Tesla dealership in Las Vegas before firing rounds into the burning vehicles.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include incendiary, firebomber, airbomb, firebrand, bomb, fireblast.

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