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

A crew member on a military aircraft responsible for aiming and releasing bombs.

"The bombardier lined up the target before releasing the payload."

A non-commissioned artillery rank equivalent to corporal.

"He was promoted to bombardier after two years of service."

Word forms

bombardiers plural, Bombardiers plural, Bombardiers plural

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Etymology

From Middle French bombardier, related to bombard.

Origin: Middle French

Rhymes for bombardier

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Frequently asked questions

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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