Bomber

/ˈbɑːmɚ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An aircraft designed to carry and drop bombs.

The bomber flew over the target area before releasing its payload.

A person or group that engages in bombing activities.

The authorities apprehended a suspected bomber planning an attack.

A heavy bomber used in military operations.

World War II featured powerful bombers that could deliver massive destruction.

From the word 'bomb', to drop bombs, derived from Middle French 'bomber', which comes from the Latin 'bombus' meaning 'buzzing sound'.

bomber jacket

A cropped, fitted jacket originally worn by military pilots.

bomber command

Refers to the command of military forces responsible for air bombing operations.

bomber blitz

An intensive bombing campaign.

bomb

An explosive device designed to cause destruction.

explosion

A violent and destructive shattering or blowing apart of something.

airstrike

An attack in which aircraft drop bombs on a surface target.

Someone who fails spectacularly.

He really bombed that audition.

A significant failure or disappointment.

That movie was a total bomber at the box office.