Meaning of the word ambush in English
What does ambush mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
ambush
US /ˈæm.bʊʃ/
UK /ˈæm.bʊʃ/
Verb
1.
to suddenly attack someone after hiding and waiting for them:
Example:
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Five soldiers died after their bus was ambushed on a country road.
Noun
1.
an occasion when a person or group of people are ambushed:
Example:
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Several passers-by were killed in the ambush.
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