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

He was buried at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery on July 8 and honored with a B-1 bomber flyover, according to Fort Leavenworth. —Ashley R. Williams, CNN, 13 July 2024

In chilly weather, throw on an oversized bomber, varsity, or leather jacket and a pair of statement boots. —Halie Lesavage, Glamour, 17 June 2024

America’s victory in Saipan was key to its strategy for striking Japan with B-29 bombers. —The Arizona Republic, 14 June 2024

The campaign features sportswear pieces such as cargo or parachute pants, varsity jackets and fleece hoodies and joggers under the Unstoppable brand and bombers and plus-size outfits under the Meridian label. —Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 26 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing bomber

• bomber jacket
• fighter-bomber
• review-bomber
• suicide bomber
• torpedo bomber

Kids Definition

bomber

noun

bomb·​er ˈbäm-ər 

: one that bombs

especially : an airplane designed for dropping bombs