Parcel Bomb (Noun)
Meaning
A thin explosive device inside an envelope or package and detonated when opened.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The package delivery service issued a warning to employees about the risk of handling a parcel bomb after several incidents were reported in the area.
- In the aftermath of the attack, authorities determined that the device was a parcel bomb that had been carefully concealed within a small gift box.
- Security officials screened every piece of mail and package that came into the office, on high alert for the possibility of a parcel bomb.
- Police arrested the suspect in connection with the deadly parcel bomb that had been sent to the prominent business owner's office.
- Following the bombing, local authorities reminded residents to exercise extreme caution when handling packages, particularly if they seemed suspicious or contained an unexpected parcel bomb.