bomber jacket

noun

: a zippered usually leather jacket with front pockets and knitted cuffs and waistband

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As for the rest of her ensemble, Ciara wore the footwear with a nylon bomber jacket, which featured a bright orange lining, a leather bustier top and an asymmetrical plaid mini skirt. Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 20 Dec. 2025 Two years ago, Sukeban exploded onto the scene with fighters in latex, corsets and bomber jackets, throwing down with full makeup, wigs and acrylic nail art. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025 Sharp staples in the mix include Aflalo’s funnel-neck leather bomber jacket, Still Here’s fashion-favorite blue jeans, and Zara’s Fair Isle sweater for an extra hit of festivity. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025 In San Fransisco, Regina Hall appeared at the 2025 SFFILM Awards Night in a cream-colored sequin bomber jacket and matching midi skirt. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bomber jacket

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bomber jacket was in 1940

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“Bomber jacket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bomber%20jacket. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.

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