bomber jacket

noun

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

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Investment piece: The green leather bomber jacket from the Dior show. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025 Pair it with a leather bomber jacket and aviator sunglasses for flair. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 25 June 2025 Lead by artistic director Alessandro Sartori, Zegna presented bomber jackets, scarfs, casual button shirts, wool jackets, shorts, and trousers that were understated while providing luster to common silhouettes. Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025 The tween wore baggy jeans, a black bomber jacket, books and a white graphic tee. Kayla Grant, People.com, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for bomber jacket

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

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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 18 Jul. 2025.

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