bomber

noun

bomb·​er ˈbä-mər How to pronounce bomber (audio)
Synonyms of bombernext
1
: one that bombs
specifically : an airplane designed for bombing
2
3
: a skilled long-distance shooter in basketball

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Since then, the heavy bomber has undergone more than half a dozen transformations to align its technology with the military’s changing needs. Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 In 1961, the Soviet Union conducted similar experiments aboard a modified Tupolev TU-95 bomber. Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 18 June 2026 That was that white, powdery substance created by our B2 bombers, those great B2 bombers, late one evening 7 months ago. Zak Hudak, CBS News, 18 June 2026 The calamity is the deadliest crash involving a B-52 bomber since 1982. Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bomber

Word History

First Known Use

1690, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of bomber was in 1690

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

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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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