Bomber
/ˈbɒmər/
nounIntermediateCommonGeneral
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Definitions
2 meanings1
A person who makes or uses bombs; an aircraft designed to carry and drop bombs.
/ˈbɒmər/
nounnegativeIntermediate
General
A person who plants or uses bombs.
The bomber was caught trying to detonate a device.
💡 Simply: A person who uses bombs.
More Examples
2
A bomber plane soared over the city.
How It's Used
Military
"The bomber pilot successfully dropped the ordnance."
Terrorism
"The police apprehended the suspected bomber."
2
An airplane designed for dropping bombs.
/ˈbɒmər/
nounneutralIntermediate
General
An aircraft designed to drop bombs.
The bomber was heavily armed.
💡 Simply: A plane that drops bombs.
More Examples
2
Modern bombers have advanced targeting systems.
How It's Used
Aviation
"The bomber squadron was deployed to the conflict zone."
Tip:Think of 'bomb' and 'air'.
From bomb + -er, a suffix forming agent nouns.
The word gained prominence during World War II with the widespread use of bomber aircraft.
Memory tip
Think of someone who 'bombs' things.
Practice
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