bomber

noun

bomb·​er ˈbä-mər 

1

: one that bombs

specifically : an airplane designed for bombing

2

: bomber jacket

3

: a skilled long-distance shooter in basketball

Examples of bomber in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Work will create a new radio frequency hangar designed to support the stealth bomber’s future operations at the base. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026

Some of their bestsellers are the leather and suede outerwear, especially the brand’s different iterations of the bomber silhouette. — Kathy Lee, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

In a similar vein, NATO cannot today replace the aerial refueling aircraft, the aircraft carrier battle groups, or the long-range bomber capabilities that the Pentagon is planning to withdraw. — Franklin C. Miller, Foreign Affairs, 15 Sep. 2026

Hollywood Marine veteran Rob Riggle has doubts about whether today's stars would be willing to step away from the spotlight to serve in uniform like WWII bomber pilot Jimmy Stewart. — Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1690, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing bomber

• bomber jacket
• fighter-bomber
• review-bomber
• suicide bomber
• torpedo bomber

Rhymes for bomber

• calmer
• embalmer

Kids Definition

bomber

noun

bomb·​er ˈbäm-ər 

: one that bombs

especially : an airplane designed for dropping bombs