bomber

noun

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

Examples of bomber in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The teenage bomber, who turned 16 this month, is already valued at $11 million, according to Transfermarkt, after two senior appearances (12 minutes in total) off the bench for the Rossoneri. David Ferrini, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 For his spring 2024 Bally debut, Bellotti nodded to the brand’s history as a leather goods house, sending out men and women in copious amounts of leather: bombers, blazers, trenches, even summer dresses. Laura May Todd, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024 Now, after more than two years of full-scale war, Ukraine needs everything from staples such as bullets to sophisticated weaponry such as long-range missile systems, fighter jets and bombers. David L. Stern, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2024 One of the characters was her own grandmother, Matilda Rodriguez, who worked as a riveter assembling B-24 bombers at the Consolidated Aircraft Factory in San Diego during World War II. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2024 To call for that weapon or bomber, players will need to hold L1 and press a series of buttons on the directional pad. Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2024 The problem is that Ukraine lacks air superiority, which has encouraged its use of an army of drones to execute missions typically reserved for bombers, jets, attack helicopters and high-end drones. Paul Lushenko, The Conversation, 16 Feb. 2024 Oversized windbreakers, bombers and varsity jackets—always in Chiefs colors—bring a relaxed and spirited comfort to the looks, which Swift tops with a crossbody bag. Aaron Royce, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2024 The parts of Boeing that service planes and build bombers and attack helicopters, Reuters reports, financial goals will still determine 75% of the bonus payout. Melvin Backman, Quartz, 8 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bomber was in 1862

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“Bomber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bomber. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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