Definition of Ambush

the act of concealing oneself and lying in wait to attack by surprise

Examples of Ambush in a sentence

A suicide bomber waited in ambush for the right opportunity to detonate his bomb, but was tackled before he had the opportunity.  🔊

The sniper set an ambush where he knew the enemy would pass, and began to pick them off one by one.  🔊

I called the police because I was sure that a man was lying in ambush behind my car.  🔊

The police waited in ambush for the kidnapper to leave his house, whereupon they shot him in the leg.  🔊

As a politician, Phil hates when reporters wait in ambush for an opportunity to pounce on him with their questions.  🔊

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