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

Some analysts suggest the bombers may cause more casualties than the far more numerous FPVs. — David Hambling, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

By drawing hostile radar and missile fire away from fighters, bombers and unmanned aerial vehicles, the decoy creates safer corridors for allied aircraft during high-risk missions. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026

This chic, oversized suede bomber would fix my problem in an instant. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 18 July 2026

Contrary to what most of us thought pre-tournament, Birkdale is favoring bombers off the tee because of its easily conquerable rough. — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 17 July 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