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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The bomber could potentially conduct electronic attacks alongside its existing weapons operations, reducing its dependence on specialized escort aircraft in certain scenarios. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026 This oversized bomber style is easy to layer over everything from a T-shirt to a thick turtleneck sweater. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2026 Days after the initial arrests, the US moved all of its long-range bombers from RAF Fairford following an unspecified threat, a knowledgeable source said. — Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026 The contact remained on the aircraft's radar screen for five to seven minutes before disappearing as the bomber turned left. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 25 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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