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bomber
/ˈbɑː.mɚ/
Definition
1
A person who illegally plants and detonates explosives, often in acts of terrorism or sabotage.
2
A military aircraft designed to carry and drop bombs on enemy targets.
3
A loose-fitting jacket with a zip front, ribbed cuffs and hem, originally worn by bomber pilots.
4
Slang for something outstanding or devastatingly effective, like a 'beer bomber' cocktail or a crushing sports play.
Examples
He rocked that vintage bomber jacket like he was auditioning for a Top Gun sequel.
The quarterback dropped a bomber downfield, leaving the defense eating turf.
She mixed a bomber shot – equal parts tequila and poor life choices – and regretted it by dawn.
In the old war flick, the bomber crew toasted to 'flying high and dropping low' before the mission.