letterbomb

[US]/ˈlɛtərˌbɒmb/
[UK]/ˈlɛtərˌbɑːm/

Translation

n.a bomb in the form of a letter or package that explodes when opened
na.referring to explosive devices sent via email or postal mail
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

letterbombs

letterbomb scare

letterbomb threat

letterbomb incident

letterbomb attack

received letterbomb

send letterbomb

suspicious letterbomb

was letterbombed

Example Sentences

security personnel intercepted the letterbomb before it could be delivered.

the letterbomb caused significant damage to the embassy mailroom.

experts were called in to defuse the suspicious letterbomb.

several recipients received letterbombs in what appeared to be a coordinated attack.

the postal service implemented new screening procedures after the letterbomb incidents.

investigators traced the letterbomb back to a domestic extremist group.

the secret service routinely checks for letterbombs when protecting vips.

a letterbomb explosion injured three employees at the newspaper office.

the government issued a warning about potential letterbombs sent through the mail.

forensic analysis revealed the chemical composition of the letterbomb.

the museum received a letterbomb, triggering an immediate evacuation.

diplomatic relations were strained following the letterbomb attack on the ambassador.

citizens were advised not to open suspicious mail to avoid potential letterbombs.

border control agents discovered a letterbomb hidden in a package.

the letterbomb threat prompted the temporary closure of several government buildings.

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