bomber jacket

noun

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

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From chic minimalism to louder styles like bomber jackets and baggy jeans, the trends born out of the ’90s have a way of sticking around. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 6 Nov. 2026 Marchetto was keen to push beyond the typical bridal redesign, instead opting for tailored trousers and a matching bomber jacket with heavily embellished cuffs. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026 There were also tan boots, along with red pants, sweaters, T-shirts and bomber jackets, with other minimalistic looks resembling earlier Yeezy aesthetic. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026 Yousify Plaid Bomber Jacket Plaid is the print that’s always on-trend for fall, and this bomber jacket showcases it beautifully. — Melody Kazel, InStyle, 1 Nov. 2026 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 14 Nov. 2026.

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