bomber

Word parts

bomb + -er

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈbɑmɚ/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈbɒmə(r)/

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Noun

Singular bomber

Plural bombers

A Russian bomber aircraft.

1. (countable) A bomber is a person that sets bombs.

   The bomber was caught by the police before he could detonate the explosives.

2. (countable) (aviation) (military) A bomber is an aircraft that drops bombs.

   Several bombers were spotted flying over international waters.

Related words

• bomber jacket