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bomber jacket

American  

noun

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


bomber jacket British  

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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

From BBC Feb. 28, 2026

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

There’s a pair of skinny corduroys for $120, a leather bomber jacket for $175 and a body hugger of a midi dress for $99.

From Seattle Times Nov. 17, 2022

Saturday morning, Miles stood on the doorstep in his bomber jacket with his hands shoved deep in his pockets.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia

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