bomber jacket

noun

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

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The 13 year old finished off her look with a pearl and silver choker necklace while Kardashian opted for a black leather bomber jacket and a sleek bun. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 June 2026 For the bomber jacket, the model based the silhouette on a favorite vintage style from the ’70s. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 13 June 2026 In August 2018, Buzzy made headlines after his headphones, hat and bomber jacket were stolen. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026 The Lakers desperately could have used the league’s leading scorer – seated on the bench in a black bomber jacket – when the Thunder were pouring in 17 unanswered points to open the second quarter, a powerful combination of the might Oklahoma City had showcased throughout series. Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 12 May 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 25 Jun. 2026.

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