bomber

noun

Definition of bombernext
as in warplane

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Recent Examples of bomber At the show, Gentry was seated with Emma Corrin and Sydney Sweeney for Miu Miu’s eclectic presentation of bullet bras, brooches and plaid bombers. — Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025 Bilateral exercises with Seoul’s forces resumed, US warships visited South Korean ports and US Air Force bombers flew over the region. — Brad Lendon, CNN, 7 Mar. 2025 Baggy bombers were spotted on the runway at Saint Laurent’s spring 2025 fashion show, which clearly nodded to the decade of decadence, while boho styles — including Penny Lane coats — have seen a major resurgence in the past year. — Hannah Malach, WWD, 9 Mar. 2025 From Acne Studios sweater dresses to fluffy bombers and denim, and on a more high-fashion feeling night, a leopard print onsie with Bottega Veneta accessories. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bomber
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bomber
  1. warplane
  2. jet
  3. seaplane
  4. torpedo bomber
  5. fighter
  6. rocket plane
  7. amphibian
  8. jetliner
Noun
  • Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the new warplanes would send a strong message about America's commitment to remaining a global leader in military aviation.
    — Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 22 Mar. 2025
  • In recent years, Taiwan has come under growing military and other pressure from China, which sends warplanes and naval vessels toward the island almost daily.
    — Peter Guo, NBC News, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of warplane
Noun
  • At touchdown, the landing gear collapsed, the left wing separated from the fuselage, and a jet fuel leak ignited, triggering a runway fire as the plane rolled onto its back.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The incident came after other safety issues had been linked to Boeing's Max line of aircraft, heightening concerns about the jet's safety.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of jet
Noun
  • Booking a seaplane tour is one of the most extraordinary and unforgettable ways to experience the area.
    — Emily LaPointe, Outside Online, 30 Jan. 2025
  • Visitors can experience the thrill of a splash landing and treat themselves to incredible aerial views of the area during seaplane tours.
    — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of seaplane
Noun
  • Before becoming the 41st U.S. President, George H. W. Bush received training on the Avenger TBF/TBM torpedo bomber at NAS Ft. Lauderdale from June 16 to Aug. 16, 1943.
    — Lauren Ferrer, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2024
  • Several hundred aircraft would assemble, including dive bombers, torpedo bombers and fighter planes, such as the P38 Lightnings, F4F Wildcats, F6F Hellcats, F4U Corsairs and P-40 Warhawks.
    — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2023
Definition of torpedo bomber
Noun
  • Trump, who announced the award at the White House with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force leadership, said the new fighter would be named the F-47.
    — Tara Copp, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
  • As with the last fighter aircraft design procurement in recent times, the Department of Defense was faced with a choice between awarding Boeing or Lockheed the contract for the Next Generation Air Dominance program, which will replace the Lockheed F-22 Raptor sometime in the 2030s.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of fighter
Noun
  • Ambitious short film chronicles daring flight of X-15 rocket plane test pilot (video) Going to SXSW 2025?
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 8 Mar. 2025
  • These lower operating expenses are tied to Virgin Galactic's decision to suspend operations of its VSS Unity suborbital rocket plane last year to focus investment into a new series of suborbital spacecraft known as Delta-class ships.
    — Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of rocket plane
Noun
  • The ongoing decline of birds signals a broader crisis in the natural world already documented in global losses in insects, amphibians, and other wildlife.
    — GrrlScientist, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Here’s a fun, hands-on show from Thor’s Reptile Family featuring arthropods, amphibians, and reptiles of all sizes.
    — Marla Jo Fisher, Orange County Register, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of amphibian
Noun
  • That same year, the British De Havilland Comet, the world’s first commercial jetliner, made its debut.
    — David Nikel, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Onishi served as a commercial pilot in Japan, flying Boeing 767 jetliners, and Peskov is an experienced commercial 757 pilot.
    — William Harwood, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of jetliner

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