Bombproof

/ˈbɑːmpruːf/
adjective

Built to resist a bomb or other attacks.

The government constructed a bombproof shelter for the president.
Visual representation of "bombproof" - Built to resist a bomb or other attacks

Often appears as...

  • bombproof shelter
  • bombproof structure
adjective

Not likely to fail or go wrong.

His investment strategy is bombproof.
Visual representation of "bombproof" - Not likely to fail or go wrong

Often appears as...

  • bombproof strategy
  • bombproof plan

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

verb

To make something able to withstand a bomb or other attacks.

The military base was bombproofed to protect personnel inside.
Visual representation of "bombproof" - To make something able to withstand a bomb or other attacks

Often appears as...

  • bombproof a structure
  • bombproof a building
adjective

Built to resist a bomb or other attacks.

The government constructed a bombproof shelter for the president.
Visual representation of "bombproof" - Built to resist a bomb or other attacks

Often appears as...

  • bombproof shelter
  • bombproof structure
adjective

Not likely to fail or go wrong.

His investment strategy is bombproof.
Visual representation of "bombproof" - Not likely to fail or go wrong

Often appears as...

  • bombproof strategy
  • bombproof plan

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

verb

To make something able to withstand a bomb or other attacks.

The military base was bombproofed to protect personnel inside.
Visual representation of "bombproof" - To make something able to withstand a bomb or other attacks

Often appears as...

  • bombproof a structure
  • bombproof a building
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "bombproof"
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Literal Meaning

Used to describe objects or structures designed to withstand explosions from bombs specifically.

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A bombproof bunker can survive a direct hit.
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Security Emphasis

Implies a very high level of security, often more than typical protection.

Illustration for Security Emphasis
Officials demand bombproof security for the visiting dignitaries.
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Metaphorical Use

Sometimes used metaphorically to describe robustness, even if there's no risk of actual bombs.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
This case is practically bombproof, it can survive any drop.
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Literal Meaning

Used to describe objects or structures designed to withstand explosions from bombs specifically.

Illustration for Literal Meaning
A bombproof bunker can survive a direct hit.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Security Emphasis

Implies a very high level of security, often more than typical protection.

Illustration for Security Emphasis
Officials demand bombproof security for the visiting dignitaries.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Metaphorical Use

Sometimes used metaphorically to describe robustness, even if there's no risk of actual bombs.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
This case is practically bombproof, it can survive any drop.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Literal Meaning

Used to describe objects or structures designed to withstand explosions from bombs specifically.

Illustration for Literal Meaning
A bombproof bunker can survive a direct hit.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Security Emphasis

Implies a very high level of security, often more than typical protection.

Illustration for Security Emphasis
Officials demand bombproof security for the visiting dignitaries.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Metaphorical Use

Sometimes used metaphorically to describe robustness, even if there's no risk of actual bombs.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
This case is practically bombproof, it can survive any drop.
Visual representation of the word "Bombproof"

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