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

Military flyovers The event included multiple military flyovers, featuring aircraft such as the F-16 Viper Demo Team, B-2 Spirit stealth bomber and F-35A Lightning II. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 25 June 2026

Under Paris’ blistering 103-degree heat this week, Rami Malek defiantly sported a leather bomber and Pharrell Williams’ effortless cool chilled down whole city blocks. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

According to Warby Parker, 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 secret. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 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

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