bomber jacket

noun

: a zippered usually leather jacket with front pockets and knitted cuffs and waistband

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And Styles, much to every schlubby boyfriend’s dismay, perfectly matched her vibe, wearing a bomber jacket layered over a hoodie, straight-leg jeans, bug-eye sunglasses, and black Adidas Samba sneakers. Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026 Dirty tints were strong, seen on everything from baggy barrel-leg jeans to rugged bomber jackets. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026 The advent of the Second World War introduced new styles of leather jacket, most notably the A-1 leather flight jacket issued to United States Air Force pilots and the heavier bomber jackets worn by B-17 crews. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026 One Prince of Wales check suit came with a bomber jacket and matching trousers that were cropped at the ankle. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bomber jacket

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bomber jacket was in 1940

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“Bomber jacket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bomber%20jacket. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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