dive bomber

noun

1. an airplane of the fighter-bomber type that drops its bombs while diving at the enemy.

dive bomber

noun

1. a military aircraft designed to release its bombs on a target during a steep dive

Word History and Origins

Origin of dive bomber¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

Well, sir, if he were a torpedo plane or dive bomber or scout bomber pilot, he would have somebody along with him.

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As Stan closed in on the dive bomber it suddenly seemed to explode in his face.

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