The bombardier then checked the gyroscopic stabilization of the bombsight and clutched in the electrical motor.
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Bombardier
/ˌbɑm.bɚˈdɪɚ/
Synonyms for "bombardier" (26 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (6)
Noun(1 words)
air gunner
Strong matches (7)
Related words (13)
crewcrew chiefflight attendantflight crewgungunnerhostessmachine gunnermeteorologistnavigatorstewardstewardess
Noun(1 words)
noncommissioned officer
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: aerial photographer, air gunner, aircrew, aircrewman, artillerist.
- Sentence evidence is available for bombardier, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "bombardier".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "bombardier"
Keep "bombardier" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "bombardier" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "bombardier", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "bombardier" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
5 entriesCollocations
6 entriesair crewartillery unitbomb sightbombardier rankbombardier trainingbombing mission
Inflections
1 entriesSample sentences
5 total sentences available.
Wikipedia: Bombardier (Bdr) and Lance Bombardier (LBdr or L/Bdr) are British Army ranks used in the Royal Artillery and Royal Horse Artillery instead of (respectively) Corporal and Lance Corporal. In the Canadian Forces, the Artillery Branch uses the ranks of Master Bombardier and Bombardier instead of Master Corporal and Corporal.
Source: wiktionary
[…] the officer to whom the command was deputed, to the amusement of a German bombardier, ordered one of the largest cannons to be placed under the gate of a fortress […]
Source: wiktionary
He has known for ages why a sturdy bombardier rides alongside the officer at the head of each battery, and why he is given a special name.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "bombardier"?
Closest matches include aerial photographer, air gunner, aircrew, aircrewman, artillerist.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "bombardier"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.