: affected by alcohol or drugs : drunk, high

Examples of bombed in a Sentence

a designated driver sipping seltzer while her friends got bombed the police officer determined that the driver was bombed and arrested him
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Contestants from all across the nation will face rigorous tests that mirror the real-life journey of a comedian — from brutal open mics to bombed sets, rewrites and the pressure of big-stage performances. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bombed was in 1956

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“Bombed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bombed. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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