bomber

noun

bomb·​er ˈbä-mər How to pronounce bomber (audio)
Synonyms of bombernext
1
: one that bombs
specifically : an airplane designed for bombing
2
3
: a skilled long-distance shooter in basketball

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Keep the silhouettes tough—a bomber and baggy jeans—to offset any sweetness. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 7 May 2026 First, there was the stealth appearance of a B-2 Spirit bomber, which glided like a quiet bird in flight as the national anthem, sung by 10-year-old Alexandria Arango, was winding down. Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026 From trench coats to lightweight raincoats and cool bombers, shoppers will find funnel necks among collections from brands like Mango, Zara, Good American, COS and beyond. ABC News, 1 May 2026 The Air Force once planned to retire the bomber by 2030. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bomber

Word History

First Known Use

1690, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bomber was in 1690

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“Bomber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bomber. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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bomber

noun
bomb·​er ˈbäm-ər How to pronounce bomber (audio)
: one that bombs
especially : an airplane designed for dropping bombs

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