1. a continuous attack with bombs, shells, or other missiles
Usage: military
2. an overwhelming amount of something directed at someone or something
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war.
• Artillery bombardment preceded the ground assault.
• The candidate faced a bombardment of questions from reporters.
• We received a bombardment of emails after the announcement.
• The coastal fortress withstood the naval bombardment.
• She couldn’t concentrate due to the bombardment of noise from construction.
• The bombardment lasted for three hours before ceasing.