# bombard vs bomber

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### bombard
*noun · IPA /ˈbɒmˌbɑːd/ · frequency rank #39,713*
A medieval primitive cannon, used chiefly in sieges for throwing heavy stone balls.

### bomber
*noun · IPA /ˈbɒmə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #8,517*
A military aircraft designed to carry and drop bombs.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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