Synonyms for

Bombers

Verb / ˈbɑ:mɜ:z / Another word for bombers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Bombers refer to a person or thing that bombs, especially a military aircraft designed to carry and drop bombs.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

strategic bombers heavy bombers long-range bombers

Informal

bombers planes aircraft

Literary

sky-sharks iron birds of prey

Antonyms

defenders protectors guardians peacekeepers pacifists

Common collocations

  • fighter bombers
  • bomber aircraft
  • heavy bombers
  • strategic bombers
  • bomber command
  • bomber crew
  • bomber jacket
  • bomber plane

Word family

noun bomber
verb bomb
adjective bombastic

Usage note

The term 'bombers' most commonly refers to aircraft designed to attack ground targets. It can also refer to a type of casual jacket.

Example sentences

  1. The bombers caused massive destruction in the enemy's territory.
  2. The air force sent out bombers to destroy the enemy bases.
  3. The fighter jets escorted the bombers to their target destination.
  4. The bombers dropped their payload on the enemy's military bases.
  5. The bombers flew at a high altitude to avoid enemy fire.

Quotes

  • We will bomb them back into the Stone Age. - Curtis LeMay
  • The bomber will always get through. - Stanley Baldwin
  • I knew the war was coming. I knew that we were going to fight the Japanese, even before the attack on Pearl Harbor. I don't know how I knew it - I just knew it. I knew we had to fight, and I knew we would win. - Paul Tibbets

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