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Added 9 October 2026

bomber

/ˈbɒmə(ɹ)/ noun

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about bomber at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A military aircraft designed to carry and drop bombs.
A person who sets bombs, especially as an act of terrorism.
Ellipsis of bomber jacket.

adjective

Completely solid and secure, usually referring to some form of protective gear.

Origin

A shortened form of bombproof.

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