Synonyms

bomber

American

[bom-er] / ˈbɒm ər /

noun

Military. an airplane equipped to carry and drop bombs.
a person who drops or sets bombs, especially as an act of terrorism or sabotage.
bomber jacket.

bomber British

/ ˈbɒmə /

noun

a military aircraft designed to carry out bombing missions
a person who plants bombs
slang navy a Polaris submarine

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Other Word Forms

superbomber noun

Etymology

Origin of bomber

First recorded in 1910–15; bomb + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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The centerpiece is a large set of refueling tankers for strategic bombers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Oasis's Noel Gallagher kept it simple on the red carpet, wearing a khaki green bomber jacket.

From BBC

Northrop, notably the maker of the stealth bomber as well as many drones, missiles, and radar technologies, stock was up 15% over that span.

From Barron's

He poured forces into the region including two aircraft carriers, half a dozen B-2 bombers, a squadron of advanced F-35 fighters, and destroyers armed with guided missiles.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It can be used to conduct strikes, escort bombers and in a defensive role against cruise missiles and one-way attack drones.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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