Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > B Synonyms of bombshell Find synonyms for: Noun 1. bombshell, entertainer usage: an entertainer who has a sensational effect; "she was a blonde bombshell" 2. bombshell, thunderbolt, thunderclap, surprise usage: a shocking surprise; "news of the attack came like a bombshell" 3. bombshell, bomb usage: an explosive bomb or artillery shell WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of bombshell (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 12 Steps to a New Year New Year's Resolution to Slim Down? Martin Luther King Speeches Books of the Bible: Old Testament Books in Order ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: contretemps Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language