bombers
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɑmɝz// UK //bˈɒməz// bombers
n. military planes that carry and drop bombs. They are designed to attack targets on the ground or at sea from the air.
n. aircraft designed specifically for the purpose of dropping bombs on ground or naval targets. Often used in plural to refer to a fleet or a specific category of military aviation.
The bombers flew over the city at night.
During the final months of the conflict, heavy bombers were deployed to destroy the enemy's industrial infrastructure.
Strategic bombers are capable of flying vast distances without refueling, allowing a nation to project power far beyond its own borders during a crisis.
Usage
Commonly used in plural when discussing military strategy or historical air raids.