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

Each of the pieces here—a leather bomber, white jeans, platform slippers—might feel quotidian in another outfit, but smart choices like an upturned collar and flipped cuffs keep things firmly on the stylish side. —Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 23 Nov. 2025

Prices range from $665 for the Ghurka cotton trouser and $1,067 for a silk crewneck sweater to $2,712 for the Monaco lace shirt, $3,850 for the Rosario nappa bomber and $4,115 for the SoHo ivory tuxedo. —Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025

What To Know The aircraft flying near Venezuelan airspace included F/A-18 Super Hornets, an RC-135 Rivet Joint and B‑52 bombers. —MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025

France has previously provided Kyiv with Mirage jets, which form the backbone of France’s aerial bomber force. —Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 17 Nov. 2025

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