bomber jacket

noun

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

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Other wardrobe archetypes will be included in the collection, too, such as a bomber jacket crafted from dark denim or black leather and a leather trenchcoat. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Aug. 2025 Long Skirt + Tank + Oversize Jacket Play with texture by mixing suede boots with stiletto or kitten heels with an oversized leather bomber jacket, a combination that has a polished vibe without being overly fussy or complicated to put together. Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2025 For the big game, Swift was seen wearing an all-black outfit paired with a Wear by Erin Andrews bomber jacket featuring the Chiefs logo and 60 on the back for the year the team was created. Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025 Plus, the midi length looks great with fall staples like leather or bomber jackets and boots or court sneakers of any kind. Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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