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

The result was the destruction or damage of multiple Russian bomber aircraft on the ground, thereby reducing Russia’s capacity to launch offensive attacks against Ukraine. —David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025

More: Russia and Ukraine to hold more peace talks after Kyiv hits nuclear-capable bombers Moscow has intensified attacks on Ukraine following Kyiv's strikes on strategic bombers at air bases inside Russia on June 1. —Anastasiia Malenko, USA Today, 11 June 2025

Despite the bombardment, Washington believes the Kremlin’s retaliation for Ukraine’s drone strike on Russian bombers last weekend hasn’t yet happened in earnest, Reuters reported. —Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 10 June 2025

When asked a follow-up question about the trying to clear the ditch off the tee, Schauffele subtly praised Bryson DeChambeau's abilities as a bomber. —Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1862, 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