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Definition of firebombing

firebombing

/ˈfaɪərˌbɑːmɪŋ/
fire · bomb · ing
Plural:firebombings
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firebombing Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act or an instance of attacking a building, vehicle, or area with incendiary devices designed to start destructive fires.

Example

"The historical documentary examined the long-term architectural and social impacts of the wartime firebombing on European cities."

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• Nearby Words

fireboat
firebomb
firebomber
firebombing
firebox
firebrand
firebreak

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Firebombing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/firebombing
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