bomber jacket

noun

: a zippered usually leather jacket with front pockets and knitted cuffs and waistband

Examples of bomber jacket in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Amusingly enough, key styles of that year—bomber jackets, backless loafers, and skinny jeans—have never felt more relevant, or ubiquitous, than right now. —Talia Abbas, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2026

If you’re not drawn to crops, try reinventing a classic leather bomber jacket in a trending spring color like lavender, pistachio green, or even a splashy teal. —Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026

Pair a bomber jacket with your everyday jeans, style a classic denim jacket with everything from wide-leg pants to dresses, or add waterproof raincoats to your spring wardrobe to stay dry when the rainy season arrives. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026

Aviator and bomber jackets emerged as key items for the season. —Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bomber jacket

• bracket
• packet
• racket
• racquet
• straitjacket