bomber jacket

American  

noun

1. a jacket, often made of leather with ribbed trim, resembling those worn by World War II bomber crews.

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bomber jacket British  

noun

1. a short jacket finishing at the waist with an elasticated band, usually having a zip front and cuffed sleeves

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Example Sentences

Oasis's Noel Gallagher kept it simple on the red carpet, wearing a khaki green bomber jacket.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Both arrive in casual chic fashion, wearing oversized tops — Park a big vintage t-shirt and Stella a large bomber jacket — that complement their twin blonde locks, Park’s hanging loose and Stella’s pulled back.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2024

Charlie is often seen wearing a brown leather bomber jacket with a pair of black skinny jeans, a pair of aviator sunglasses, and a vintage Western silver-buckle belt.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2023

Inside his factory, he displayed a popular item, a black bomber jacket adorned with an elaborate and colorful pattern.

From New York Times • Jan. 1, 2023

Miles leaned against the truck’s side, looking familiar in an old baseball shirt and bomber jacket.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia