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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Despite being considered outdated, the Su-24 bomber remains in active use by Russia and was among the assets struck. Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025 And today, shoppers can experience the same exceptional warmth in a stunning bomber now $405 off. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025 The Sneaker Take your sneakers off of the track by pairing them with baggy jeans and a shearling bomber for a cool, off-duty look. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025 At times, the search for the pipe bomber appeared to become lost in what was the largest investigation in FBI history, as agents and prosecutors waded through security video, body camera footage and social media to identify the thousands of people who clashed with police and entered the Capitol. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bomber

Word History

First Known Use

1690, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 12 Dec. 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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