Bombproof Meaning in English

word

US

ˈbɑːmˌpruf

BAHM-proof

UK

bˈɒmpɹuːf

BOM-proof

Definition

Strong enough to not be damaged by bombs or explosions. Can describe a building, a room, or something that is extremely safe from attack.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used as an adjective before nouns, e.g., 'bombproof shelter'. Sometimes used informally for things seen as extremely safe or reliable. Do not confuse with 'bulletproof' (protected from bullets). Rarely a verb.

• Spanish: a prueba de bombas - resistente a bombas
• Portuguese (BR): à prova de bombas
• Portuguese (PT): à prova de bombas
• Chinese (Simplified): 防爆的 - 防炸弹的
• Chinese (Traditional): 防爆的 - 防炸彈的
• Hindi: बमरोधी
• Arabic: مضاد للقنابل - مقاوم للانفجارات
• Bengali: বোম-প্রতিরোধী - বিস্ফোরণ-প্রতিরোধী
• Russian: бомбоустойчивый - взрывоустойчивый
• Japanese: 防爆（ぼうばく） - 爆弾に強い
• Vietnamese: chống bom - chống nổ
• Korean: 방탄 (폭탄에 대한) - 폭발 방지
• Turkish: bombaya dayanıklı - patlamaya dayanıklı
• Urdu: بم پروف - دھماکہ پروف
• Indonesian: tahan bom - tahan ledakan

Example Sentences

The military built a bombproof shelter underground.

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We need bombproof doors for the laboratory.

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This room is bombproof and very secure.

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The new bank vault is designed to be completely bombproof.

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You can’t make anything truly bombproof, but this comes close.

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My old laptop isn’t bombproof, but it’s survived years of drops.

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