Armory: meaning, definitions and examples
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armory
[ ˈɑːməri ]
military
A place where weapons and armor are stored or made, typically a military base or facility.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The soldiers gathered their weapons from the armory before heading into battle.
- The armory was heavily guarded to protect the valuable weapons stored inside.
historical
A place where armor is kept and repaired, especially in medieval times.
Synonyms
armorium, armoury
Examples of usage
- The knights prepared for battle by visiting the armory to ensure their armor was in top condition.
- The armory was filled with suits of armor, shields, and swords.
Translations
Translations of the word "armory" in other languages:
🇵🇹 armaria
- arsenal
- depósito de armas
🇮🇳 शस्त्रागार
- हथियारों का भंडार
- आयुधशाला
🇩🇪 Waffenkammer
- Waffenarsenal
- Rüstkammer
🇮🇩 gudang senjata
🇺🇦 арсенал
- збройниця
- зброярня
🇵🇱 zbrojownia
🇯🇵 兵器庫 (へいきこ)
🇫🇷 armurerie
- arsenal
- dépôt d'armes
🇪🇸 arsenal
- armería
- depósito de armas
🇹🇷 silah deposu
🇰🇷 무기고
🇸🇦 مستودع الأسلحة
🇨🇿 zbrojnice
🇸🇰 zbrojnica
🇨🇳 军械库 (jūnxièkù)
🇸🇮 orožarna
🇮🇸 vopnabúr
🇰🇿 қару-жарақ қоймасы
🇬🇪 იარაღის საცავი
🇦🇿 silah anbarı
🇲🇽 arsenal
- armería
- depósito de armas
Word origin
The word 'armory' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French 'armaire' meaning 'chest for storing arms'. It is closely related to the Latin 'arma' meaning 'arms' or 'weapons'. The concept of an armory has been essential throughout history for storing and maintaining weapons and armor for military and defense purposes.
See also: arm, armband, armed, armlet, armlets, armor, armour, armoury, arms, army, disarm, disarmed, unarm, unarmed.