bomber jacket

American

noun

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

bomber jacket British

noun

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

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bomber jackets

plural

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bomber jacket

Dressed in a camouflage bomber jacket, his eyes continued to linger on the magnified view of the downtown skyline as he spoke.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

Kidman's Australian compatriot and fellow actress Margot Robbie took time to pose in front of the catwalk, wearing a loose black quilted bomber jacket over a black bralette top, paired with wide-leg black trousers.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2025

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

Dad stood up and put on his bomber jacket.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls

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