Bomber
/ˈbɒm.ər/noun
A person or aircraft that drops bombs.
Did you know?“Bomber” is a modern word built on the imitative root bomb, which likely echoes the heavy sound of an explosion rather than coming from a mystical or classical source.
Etymological Timeline
Late 16th Century
French
bombarde
“A cannon or bombardment weapon”
Late 16th Century
Italian
bombarda
“A large cannon; a blasting weapon”
Late 16th Century
Latin
bombus
“A booming, humming sound”
17th Century
English
bomb
“An explosive projectile”
19th Century
English
bomber
“A person who throws bombs; later, an aircraft that drops bombs”