bomber

noun

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

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Russia's intervention included the use of advanced fighter jets, bombers, and helicopters. Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024 Dellinger is praised as a hero in Oklahoma law enforcement for saving victims of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, then serving as the investigator on the state prosecution of the bombers. Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024 The concept was put into practice by Germany during the Second World War with the Junkers Ju 287 jet tactical bomber. David Szondy, New Atlas, 1 Dec. 2024 Bigger bomber drones hovered overhead dropping grenades. David Axe, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bomber 

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bomber was in 1862

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“Bomber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bomber. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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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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