Meaning & Definition of word "Bomber"
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Bomber
/ˈbɑːmɚ/
noun:
- 1. An aircraft designed to carry and drop bombs.
- Example: The bomber flew over the target area before releasing its payload.
- 2. A person or group that engages in bombing activities.
- Example: The authorities apprehended a suspected bomber planning an attack.
- 3. A heavy bomber used in military operations.
- Example: World War II featured powerful bombers that could deliver massive destruction.
Etymology
From the word 'bomb', to drop bombs, derived from Middle French 'bomber', which comes from the Latin 'bombus' meaning 'buzzing sound'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings of bomber
Meaning: Someone who fails spectacularly.
Example Sentence: He really bombed that audition.
Meaning: A significant failure or disappointment.
Example Sentence: That movie was a total bomber at the box office.