bomber

American  

[bom-er] / ˈbɒm ər /

noun

1. Military. an airplane equipped to carry and drop bombs.

2. a person who drops or sets bombs, especially as an act of terrorism or sabotage.

3. bomber jacket.

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bomber British  

/ ˈbɒmə /

noun

1. a military aircraft designed to carry out bombing missions

2. a person who plants bombs

3. 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

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

British broadcaster Channel 4 reported in 2023 that Sallay was linked to the Islamist bombers and had met them prior to the attack.

From Barron's

Her family left London for Kent in 1940 but their home was in the direct line of the German bombers and a bomb landed on the house.

From BBC

Even though they are not based in the region, long-range bombers, including the B-2, could launch from the U.S. and fly nonstop missions over Iran with the help of aerial tankers.

From The Wall Street Journal