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
3
: a skilled long-distance shooter in basketball

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Callum Turner also favors a leather jacket, but bombers over trenches. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026 The Mitchell Institute additionally contends that the Air Force should ultimately field a bomber fleet of roughly 300 aircraft. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026 The agreement limits nuclear warheads on each side to 1,550, plus limitations on missiles, launchers, and bombers. Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026 The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the attack via two posts on its Telegram channel, and included the name and picture of the alleged bomber. Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bomber

Word History

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 22 Feb. 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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