bomblet

noun

bomb·​let ˈbäm-lət How to pronounce bomblet (audio)
: a small bomb
especially : one of the many small bombs that make up a cluster bomb

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The Russian attack on Kyiv included three ballistic missiles carrying cluster munitions -- bombs that open in the air and release scores of smaller bomblets, Zelenskyy said. — Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026 The Russian attack on Kyiv included three ballistic missiles carrying cluster munitions — bombs that open in the air and release scores of smaller bomblets, Zelensky said. — Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 They are typically repurposed Soviet munitions adapted for drone use, including mortar bombs, anti-tank mines and cluster bomblets. — David Hambling, Forbes.com, 8 May 2026 The warheads burst open at high altitudes, scattering dozens of smaller bomblets across a wide area that are difficult to intercept. — ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bomblet

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bomblet was in 1858

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“Bomblet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bomblet. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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