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Bomber - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A bomber is a military aircraft designed to carry and drop bombs on targets. It can also refer to a person who plants or detonates explosives, often illegally.

bomber

/ˈbɑmər/ /ˈbɒmə/

Definition:

A person or aircraft that drops bombs, or a type of jacket with a zippered front.

Synonyms:

attacker, raider, assailant

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

defender, protector

Common Collocations:

bomber jacket, suicide bomber, stealth bomber, bomber crew

Derivatives:

bomb, bombing, bombed

Usage Tips:

Use "bomber" for military contexts or fashion; clarify meaning based on surrounding words to avoid confusion.

Common Phrases:

bomber pilot, precision bomber, carpet bomber

Etymology:

Derived from "bomb," from French "bombe," originally from Latin "bombus" meaning a booming sound.

Examples:

  • 1. The bomber dropped explosives on the target.
  • 2. He wore a stylish leather bomber jacket to the party.
  • 3. The stealth bomber flew undetected through enemy airspace.
  • 4. The police arrested the suspected suicide bomber before he could act.

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