1. a shocking or surprising piece of news or information
Usage: informal
2. an explosive artillery shell or bomb
Usage: military

Examples

• The CEO’s resignation was a complete bombshell to the company.
• She dropped the bombshell that she was moving to another country.
• The news report contained several bombshells about the scandal.
• The detective’s testimony was a bombshell in the courtroom.
• The artillery unit fired bombshells at the enemy position.
• The old bombshell was safely detonated by the bomb squad.