bomber

noun

bomb·​er ˈbä-mər How to pronounce bomber (audio)
1
: one that bombs
specifically : an airplane designed for bombing
2
3
: a skilled long-distance shooter in basketball

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The bombers also targeted a bar in the busy tourist strip, as well as the American consulate nearby. Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 12 Oct. 2025 On June 2, 1944, Vultee produced its last Vengeance dive-bomber, before the plant was retooled to manufacture P-38 fighters. Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Oct. 2025 Set against a cityscape, Fletcher wears the brand’s latest denim, baby tees, oversized bombers and statement accessories in the campaign. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025 Russian bombers from the country's Baltic Fleet struck targets on a training ground in Kaliningrad, the Baltic enclave surrounded by NATO allies, according to state media. Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bomber

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bomber was in 1862

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“Bomber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bomber. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.

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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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