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

Oversized bombers and close-fitting cropped styles mingle with polished trenches, slouchy anoraks, and classic motos. — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

The runway is already long enough to accommodate fighter aircraft, and the satellite images indicate there is enough room to extend it at least another 1,000 meters (3,280 feet), which could allow use by bigger aircraft, including bombers. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Shortly after the incident, the US made the unusual decision to move all its long-range bombers stationed in the UK back to their home bases on American soil following an unspecified new threat. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026

On June 11, 2001, Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh was executed using the Chapman protocol. — M. Sara Rosenthal, STAT, 13 Oct. 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