bomber
gb/bˈɑmɚ/ us/bˈɑmɚ/
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entity
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military plane that drops bombs
A military plane that drops bombs.
Padrão de uso:
a/the [bomber]; [type] bomber
Erro comum:
Don’t confuse bomber (the aircraft) with bomb (the weapon).
Sinónimos
bombing aircraft (A general description; less common as a set term.)
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attack aircraft (Broader category; not all attack aircraft are bombers.)
Antónimos
fighter (A combat plane mainly for air-to-air fighting rather than dropping bombs.)
Colocações
heavy bomber
|strategic bomber
|long-range bomber
|stealth bomber
|bomber aircraft
|bomber squadron
|bomber fleet
|bomber wing
|bomber mission
|bomber raid
Temas
military
|aviation
|war
Exemplos
- The bomber flew at high altitude before releasing its payload.
- Several bombers were escorted by fighter jets on the mission.
- The museum displays a restored World War II bomber.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- A bomber can drop bombs from the sky.
- The bomber returned safely to base.
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role
2
person who plants or explodes bombs
A person who uses a bomb to attack people or places.
Padrão de uso:
a/the [bomber]; suspected/alleged [bomber]
Erro comum:
In news reports, bomber usually means the attacker, not the aircraft.
Sinónimos
terrorist (Broader term; a terrorist may use methods other than bombs.)
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attacker (Very general; does not specify bombs.)
Antónimos
bomb technician (A specialist who makes bombs safe rather than using them.)
Colocações
suspected bomber
|alleged bomber
|would-be bomber
|suicide bomber
|bomber attack
|bomber struck
|bomber targeted
|bomber was arrested
|bomber detonated a bomb
|bomber threat
Temas
crime
|security
|news
Exemplos
- Police arrested a suspected bomber near the station.
- The bomber left a device in a crowded area and fled.
- Investigators believe the bomber acted alone.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The police caught the bomber.
- A bomber can hurt many people.
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B2
entity
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short zip-up pilot-style jacket
A short jacket called a bomber jacket.
Padrão de uso:
a [bomber]; a [bomber] jacket
Erro comum:
In fashion, bomber refers to a jacket, not to war or bombs.
Sinónimos
flight jacket (Related style; can include other pilot-style jackets besides bombers.)
Antónimos
overcoat (A longer outer coat rather than a short fitted jacket.)
Colocações
bomber jacket
|leather bomber
|nylon bomber
|oversized bomber
|cropped bomber
|black bomber
|padded bomber
|wear a bomber
|a bomber with ribbed cuffs
|a classic bomber
Temas
clothing
|fashion
|shopping
Exemplos
- He threw on a bomber and headed out.
- She bought a green bomber jacket for the fall.
- The bomber has ribbed cuffs and a zip front.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- I like your bomber jacket.
- He is wearing a bomber.
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informal
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large bottle of beer
A large beer bottle (about 650 ml).
Padrão de uso:
a bomber (of) [beer]; a 22-ounce bomber
Erro comum:
This meaning is informal and region-specific; it may not be understood everywhere.
Sinónimos
large-format bottle (More general and more formal; not specific to 22 oz.)
Antónimos
can (A different container; usually smaller than a bomber bottle.)
Colocações
a bomber of IPA
|a 22-ounce bomber
|share a bomber
|crack open a bomber
|bomber bottle
|limited-release bomber
Temas
food_drink
|social_life
Exemplos
- They split a bomber of stout after dinner.
- The brewery released the seasonal ale in bombers and cans.
- I grabbed a bomber bottle to share with friends.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- We shared a bomber of beer.
Gramática
Expressões
car bomber
1/kˈɑɹ bˈɑmɚ/
fixed phrase
attacker using a car bomb
A bomber who uses a car with a bomb inside.
Exemplos
- Investigators said the car bomber parked near the entrance.
- The car bomber triggered the explosion remotely, according to police.
- Security cameras helped identify the car bomber.
fighter-bomber
1/fˈaɪtɚ bˈɑmɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
plane that fights and bombs
A plane that can fight and also drop bombs.
Exemplos
- The fighter-bomber was used to strike ground targets during the day.
- Older fighter-bombers had limited range compared with modern jets.
- A pair of fighter-bombers flew low over the valley.
stealth bomber
1/stˈɛlθ bˈɑmɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
bomber hard to detect
A bomber that is hard for radar to see.
Exemplos
- The stealth bomber crossed the border without being detected.
- Stealth bombers can be used for long-range strikes.
- A stealth bomber flew over the base during the exercise.
strategic bomber
1/stɹətˈid͡ʒɪk bˈɑmɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
long-range bomber for major targets
A bomber made for long-distance attacks on important targets.
Exemplos
- The air force modernized its fleet of strategic bombers.
- Strategic bombers can carry heavy payloads over long distances.
- Two strategic bombers took part in the joint exercise.
suicide bomber
1/sˈuɪsˌaɪd bˈɑmɚ/
fixed phrase
attacker who dies in bombing
A person who uses a bomb to kill other people and also kills themself in the explosion.
Exemplos
- A suicide bomber attacked the crowded market at noon.
- Police arrested a suspected suicide bomber before he reached the station.
- The group has used suicide bombers in several attacks.
suicide bomber
1/sˈuɪsˌaɪd bˈɑmɚ/
fixed phrase
attacker who dies in blast
A person who explodes a bomb and dies on purpose.
Exemplos
- The report said the attacker was a suicide bomber.
- Security was tightened after a suicide bomber killed several people.
- Witnesses described the moment the suicide bomber detonated the explosives.