bomber

Language: en

🇬🇧 /ˈbɒmə/ 🇺🇸 /ˈbɑmɜr/

📖 Definitions

  1. noun
    A military aircraft designed to carry and drop bombs on enemy targets.; A person who plants or detonates bombs, especially as an act of terrorism or sabotage.; A type of jacket, typically with a fitted waist and cuffs, originally worn by military bomber pilots.; A large bottle of beer, typically 22 fluid ounces (650 ml), also known as a bomber bottle.; In Australian rules football, a player who kicks the ball long distances, typically from defense to attack.; A type of firework or explosive device that produces a loud bang.; In cricket, a fast bowler who delivers the ball at high speed, aiming to intimidate the batsman.; A large sandwich, also known as a hero or sub, popular in certain regions of the United States.

🔗 Details

Word forms

countable Plural: bombers

Collocations

bomber jacketsuicide bomberstealth bomberheavy bomberbomber pilotbomber crew

Derivatives

bombbombardbombardmentbombingbombardierbombshell

Synonyms

warplaneattack aircraftterroristsaboteur

Commonly confused

bombardier
EN: 'Bombardier' refers to a crew member who aims and releases bombs, while 'bomber' refers to the aircraft itself or a person who plants explosives.
bomber jacket
EN: 'Bomber jacket' is a short waist-length jacket originally worn by military pilots; it is a fixed collocation, not a type of bomber aircraft.

Spelling tips

EN: No common spelling issues. Note that 'bomber' has multiple distinct senses (aircraft, person, jacket) that should not be conflated.

💬 Examples

  1. The B-52 bomber has been in service with the United States Air Force since 1955.

  2. The bomber was apprehended before he could detonate the device in the crowded marketplace.

  3. She wore a leather bomber jacket over her casual outfit.

  4. We picked up a few bombers of craft IPA from the local brewery.

  5. The team's bomber launched the ball from the backline all the way to the forward pocket.

  6. The kids were setting off bombers in the street on New Year's Eve.

  7. The opposing team's bomber consistently bowled at over 150 km/h.

  8. He ordered a bomber loaded with ham, cheese, lettuce, and tomato.