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Bomber: meaning, definitions and examples

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bomber

 

[ ˈbɒmə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

aircraft

A bomber is a military aircraft designed to attack ground or naval targets by dropping bombs on them.

Synonyms

bomber aircraft, bombing plane

Examples of usage

  • The bomber flew over the enemy territory.
  • The bomber successfully hit the target.
Context #2 | Noun

person

A bomber is a person who plants bombs in public places with the intention of causing harm or destruction.

Synonyms

bomberman, terrorist

Examples of usage

  • The police arrested the bomber before he could detonate the bomb.
  • The bomber was sentenced to life in prison for the terrorist attack.

Translations

Translations of the word "bomber" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bombardeiro

🇮🇳 बमवर्षक

🇩🇪 Bomber

🇮🇩 pengebom

🇺🇦 бомбардувальник

🇵🇱 bombowiec

🇯🇵 爆撃機 (ばくげきき)

🇫🇷 bombardier

🇪🇸 bombardero

🇹🇷 bombardıman uçağı

🇰🇷 폭격기 (폭격기)

🇸🇦 قاذفة

🇨🇿 bombardér

🇸🇰 bombardér

🇨🇳 轰炸机 (hōngzhàjī)

🇸🇮 bombnik

🇮🇸 sprengjuflugvél

🇰🇿 бомбалаушы

🇬🇪 ბომბდამშენი

🇦🇿 bombardmançı

🇲🇽 bombardero

Etymology

The word 'bomber' originated in the early 20th century, derived from the verb 'bomb,' which in turn comes from the French word 'bombe' meaning 'shell.' The use of bombers in warfare dates back to World War I, where they were first used to drop bombs over enemy targets. Over the years, bombers have evolved in design and technology, playing a significant role in military operations.

See also: bomb, bombast, bombastic, bombing, bombs, bombshell.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,333, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.