carpet-bomb

[ kahr-pit-bom ]

verb (used with object)

1. to systematically bomb (a large target area) so as to completely destroy it.

Other Words From

• car·pet-bomb·ing car·pet bomb·ing noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of carpet-bomb¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

He will almost certainly continue to carpet-bomb Gingrich over the airwaves.

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