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timebomb

/ˈtaɪmˌbɑːm/
time · bomb
Plural:timebombs
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• noun

1

A situation, condition, or problem that is likely to cause severe damage or have disastrous consequences at some point in the future if left unaddressed.

Example

"Economists warned that the rapidly aging population and underfunded pension system represented a demographic timebomb."

2

An explosive device fitted with a timing mechanism designed to detonate at a predetermined time.

Example

"In the classic thriller film, the detective had only minutes to locate the hidden timebomb before the station was evacuated."

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• Nearby Words

timberyard
timbre
time
timebomb
timecard
timeframe
timekeeper

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