bomb ‧ er /ˈbɒmə $ ˈbɑːmər/ BrE AmE noun [countable]
1 . a plane that carries and drops bombs
2 . someone who hides a bomb somewhere in order to destroy something
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THESAURUS
■ military planes
▪ bomber a plane that carries and drops bombs:
The town was attacked by US and British bombers.
▪ fighter (plane) a small fast military plane that can destroy other planes:
The plane was shot down by enemy fighters.
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He was a fighter pilot during the war.
▪ warplane a military plane that is used for fighting in the air or for dropping bombs:
The area had been bombed by US warplanes.