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

Parker and Sweeney both know how this story ended: the bomber actually had engine trouble, and the mystery aircraft turned out to be a wedge of swans. —Sara Netzley, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024

According to the Japanese media, this was the fourth time the U.S. military has deployed its bombers to the Korean Peninsula. —David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024

The Big Story More US bomber aircraft, warships heading to Middle East Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered more warplanes and Navy ships to the Middle East to maintain U.S. presence in the region as an aircraft carrier strike group is preparing to leave, the Pentagon announced Friday. —Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 2 Nov. 2024

The Tuskegee Airmen were the members of the American military’s first all Black fighter pilot squadron, escorting bombers during World War II. —Suzette Hackney, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024

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

Kids Definition

bomber

noun

bomb·​er ˈbäm-ər 

: one that bombs

especially : an airplane designed for dropping bombs