bomber

noun

bomb·​er ˈbä-mər 

1

: one that bombs

specifically : an airplane designed for bombing

2

: bomber jacket

3

: a skilled long-distance shooter in basketball

Examples of bomber in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At the same time, a team of 70 investigators started combing through CCTV cameras looking for the bomber. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

For American aerospace observers, the flying-wing project presents an unusual civilian application for a configuration associated with the B-2 bomber. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026

In early April 2023, a report in The New York Times indicated that Ukraine’s S-300s and Buk systems, which then made up 89 percent of Ukraine’s air defense against Russian warplanes and bombers, were within a month of depletion. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Originally built in the 1940s to manufacture B-29 bombers, Ford City reopened as a shopping center in 1965 and had more than 100 stores during its heyday. — Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1690, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing bomber

• bomber jacket
• fighter-bomber
• review-bomber
• suicide bomber
• torpedo bomber

Rhymes for bomber

• calmer
• embalmer

Kids Definition

bomber

noun

bomb·​er ˈbäm-ər 

: one that bombs

especially : an airplane designed for dropping bombs