noun
bombardier
bom-buh-DEER
Bombardier (noun) means a crew member on a military aircraft responsible for aiming and releasing bombs. Example: “The bombardier lined up the target before releasing the payload.”
noun
1
A crew member on a military aircraft responsible for aiming and releasing bombs.
"The bombardier lined up the target before releasing the payload."
2
A non-commissioned artillery rank equivalent to corporal.
"He was promoted to bombardier after two years of service."
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- bombardiers
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Etymology
From Middle French bombardier, related to bombard.
Rhymes for bombardier
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What does “bombardier” mean?
The word “bombardier” means a crew member on a military aircraft responsible for aiming and releasing bombs.
How do you pronounce “bombardier”?
“Bombardier” is pronounced bom-buh-DEER (/ˌbɑm.bɚˈdɪɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bombardier” in a sentence?
Here is “bombardier” used in a sentence: “The bombardier lined up the target before releasing the payload.”
What part of speech is “bombardier”?
“Bombardier” is a noun.
Where does the word “bombardier” come from?
The word “bombardier” comes from Middle French. From Middle French bombardier, related to bombard.
How many meanings does “bombardier” have?
“Bombardier” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a crew member on a military aircraft responsible for aiming and releasing bombs.
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