bɒ̃b

Definitions

1. noun

A dessert made from ice cream, cream, and sugar, typically formed into a spherical shape and frozen.

“The bombe was served at the dinner party, impressing the guests with its elegant presentation.”

2. noun

A type of explosive bomb, especially from a World War I German aircraft.

“The historians studied the impact of the bombe on the war’s outcome.”

3. noun

A type of chess opening move.

“The chess player chose to play a bombe, starting with a strong pawn move.”

4. noun

A type of musical composition, especially by Erik Satie.

“The orchestra performed Satie’s famous Parabole de ‘Bombe’, a unique piece of music.”