Definition of FIREBOMB

firebomb

Plural: firebombs

Noun

  • a bomb that is designed to start fires; is most effective against flammable targets (such as fuel)
  • A weapon that causes fire; an incendiary weapon.

Verb

  • attack with incendiary bombs
  • To attack with a firebomb.

Examples

  • "A Molotov cocktail is a simple firebomb."
  • "The rioters firebombed the parked car."

Origin / Etymology

From fire + bomb.

Synonyms

incendiary, incendiary bomb

Scrabble Score: 17

firebomb is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
firebomb is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
firebomb is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

firebomb is a valid Words With Friends word