2
3
: a skilled long-distance shooter in basketball
Examples of bomber in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The missiles were fired at the facility – a key airfield for the US’ heavy bomber fleet in the Indian Ocean, and around 2,370 miles from Iran’s coast - but neither of them struck the base, the official said.
—
Kara Fox, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
The sighting raised concerns because Barksdale houses long-range B-52 bombers and plays a critical role in command and control of the Air Force nuclear defense capabilities.
—Josh Margolin, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Styled with a slouchy leather bomber, metallic retro sneakers, and a pair of silver drop earrings, the spring staple takes on an edgier attitude.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
They will be taught how former Alabama Attorney General Bill Baxley sought justice in the case and finally convicted the first of the bombers 14 years after the crime.
—John Archibald, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bomber
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Kara Fox, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
The sighting raised concerns because Barksdale houses long-range B-52 bombers and plays a critical role in command and control of the Air Force nuclear defense capabilities.
—Josh Margolin, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Styled with a slouchy leather bomber, metallic retro sneakers, and a pair of silver drop earrings, the spring staple takes on an edgier attitude.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
They will be taught how former Alabama Attorney General Bill Baxley sought justice in the case and finally convicted the first of the bombers 14 years after the crime.
—John Archibald, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bomber
Cite this Entry
“Bomber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bomber. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
bomber
noun
bomb·er
ˈbäm-ər 
: one that bombs
especially
: an airplane designed for dropping bombs
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
