How to Use f-bomb in a Sentence

f-bomb

noun
  • Some films today drop more than 100 f-bombs, a sure sign of lazy screenwriting.
    — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2026
  • On the other hand, Erin Doherty did not have the luxury of having her f-bomb bleeped.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
  • The f-bombs and other curse words continued, as Elia defended the 5-14 Cubs and derided the way fans had treated them.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
  • The country’s political discourse has deteriorated to the point – or become so robust – that the president can drop an f-bomb and get one lobbed back in return.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Trump drops f-bombs, and others are following suit Some lawmakers are worried because the most offensive language about procreation and defecation has emerged from the shadows and into everyday discourse.
    — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Fans got an evening full of Moon Persons being handed out, show-stopping performances and plenty of surprises along the way — including a live f-bomb and touching family moment with the Osbournes.
    — Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • For an awards show hosted by clean comedian Nate Bargatze, who avoids using foul language in his stand-up sets, the 2025 Emmys featured a surprisingly high number of f-bombs.
    — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
  • The clip also gives fans a first look at an army being formed by Vilgefortz (Mahesh Jadu), while the rest of the trailer offers a glimpse of an all-out war — with Geralt wielding his sword, chopping off hands and dropping f-bombs in the process.
    — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Rich Polk—Getty Images Worst bleeping When Adolescence supporting actor winner Erin Doherty took the stage, the person in charge of the bleeping let a big f-bomb slip onto the air.
    — Melissa Locker, Time, 12 Jan. 2026

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