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Definition of bombardier

bombardier

/ˌbɑːm.bɚˈdɪr/
bom · bar · dier
Plural:bombardiers
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• noun

1

American A member of a bomber crew in the air force who is responsible for aiming and releasing the aircraft's payload.

Example

"The historical aviation museum features an exhibit detailing the navigational instruments used by the bombardier during high-altitude flights."

2

British A noncommissioned artillery officer in the British Army and certain Commonwealth forces, ranking equivalent to a corporal.

Example

"After several years of dedicated service in the royal artillery regiment, he was promoted to the rank of bombardier."

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• Rhymes for bombardier

• Nearby Words

boltonia
bomb
bombard
bombardier
bombardment
bombastic
bombastically

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from French 'bombardier', meaning a soldier who operates a bombard (an early type of large-caliber cannon), ultimately from Old French 'bombarde' and Latin 'bombus', meaning a booming or humming sound.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bombardier. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bombardier
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