bomb squad

American  

noun

1. a squad or force of police officers or others trained to disarm bombs and other explosive devices.

---

Example Sentences

And Los Angeles Police Department SWAT, bomb squad and snipers will be in the area, law enforcement sources told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Even the departure of Enzo Maresca, who had consigned Sterling to the so-called "bomb squad" of unwanted Chelsea players, was unable to resuscitate the former Liverpool star's career at Stamford Bridge.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

He had been training separately with the so‑called "bomb squad" at the club's Cobham base after failing to secure a move in the summer.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

Meanwhile, near the same intersection, members of a police bomb squad unit were investigating an item left outside a business.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025

The bomb squad was called again when Turtle ran after her partner through the lobby shouting "Mrs. BAUM-bach, Mrs. BAUM-bach!"

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin