bomber

noun

bomb·​er ˈbä-mər How to pronounce bomber (audio)
Synonyms of bombernext
1
: one that bombs
specifically : an airplane designed for bombing
2
: bomber jacket
3
: a skilled long-distance shooter in basketball

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Luvamia Faux Suede Zip-up Jacket Suede and fall go together like hot chocolate and a cozy afternoon, so this faux suede bomber was an immediate add-to-cart moment for me. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2026 Fitted baby tees, satin bombers, zip jackets, vests and puffers round out the collection, with hot pink appearing across fabrics, stitching and hardware. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 Its variable-sweep wings can be adjusted between 20 and 65 degrees, allowing the bomber to operate efficiently at lower speeds and during supersonic flight. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026 An Arizona man who allegedly plotted a mass casualty attack on a Jewish or Muslim house of worship is being accused by prosecutors of possessing an infamous bomb-making manual linked to the Oklahoma City bomber. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bomber

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First Known Use

1690, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of bomber was in 1690

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bomber

noun
bomb·​er ˈbäm-ər How to pronounce bomber (audio)
: one that bombs
especially : an airplane designed for dropping bombs

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