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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This marks a major acceleration of the testing program for the bomber that will work alongside and eventually replace the Air Force's fleet of B-1B, B-2, and B-52 bombers that form the airborne leg of the US nuclear deterrent force. New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025 Popular characters include Tralalero Tralala, a three-legged shark wearing sneakers, Bombardiro Crocodilo, a crocodile spliced with a bomber jet, and Tung Tung Tung Sahur, a wooden drum who wields a baseball bat. Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 For women, an oversized coat can turn a simple jeans-and-tee look into something instantly polished, while for men, a boxy bomber or longline coat creates a bold, edgy look. Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2025 Soft bombers and balloon harem pants felt like good items to track. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bomber

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First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 Sep. 2025.

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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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