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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At the height of the war, Roughs was occupied by up to 300 Royal Navy soldiers tasked with defending Britain from Nazi bombers. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026 Matching sets have firmly established themselves as the modern alternative to traditional suiting, appearing in everything from shirts and overshirts to bombers paired with coordinated trousers or shorts. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 June 2026 During the war, the British Royal Air Force developed improved night-fighting success against German bombers and wanted to keep the real reason, new airborne radar technology, a secret. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026 Traditionally, that mission has been performed by fighters, bombers, standoff weapons, and integrated intelligence-surveillance-reconnaissance networks. — David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 30 June 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bomber. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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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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