bomber

bomb-er · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A military aircraft designed to drop bombs.

  2. 2.

    A person who plants or throws bombs, especially as an act of terrorism.

  3. 3.

    A short jacket, typically made of leather or nylon, gathered at the waist and cuffs.

Forms

plural: bombers

Related words

See also: aircraft, bomb, fighter, terrorist
Synonyms: attacker, warplane

Etymology

From bomb + -er (agent suffix). The word emerged in the early 20th century with the development of military aviation.