"dot-bomb" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dot-bombs [plural]
Etymology: Blend of dot-com + bomb Etymology templates: {{blend|en|dot-com|bomb}} Blend of dot-com + bomb Head templates: {{en-noun}} dot-bomb (plural dot-bombs)
  1. A failed dot-com company or venture
    Sense id: en-dot-bomb-en-noun-C7LfwMWS Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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