Armory: meaning, definitions and examples

This word is commonly used to refer to a place where weapons and military equipment are stored. It often has a military connotation and can also refer to a building where a regional military unit is based.

• The soldiers returned to the armory to restock their ammunition.
• The local armory held a public tour on Saturday.

Arsenal refers to a large collection of weapons and military equipment or a place where these are stored and maintained. It's often used when talking about a country’s collection of weaponry.

• The country's navy boasted an impressive arsenal.
• The company acquired an arsenal of tools for their new project.

Depot is used for a place where goods or supplies, especially large quantities, are stored. It can also refer to a place where vehicles such as buses or trains are kept when not in use.

• The military vehicles were parked at the supply depot.
• She picked up her package from the depot.

This term is used for a place where goods, food, or other items are kept for future use. It has a more general connotation compared to the other terms.

• The farm had a large storehouse filled with grains.
• The antiques were kept in an old storehouse outside the town.

Commonly used in American English to refer to a place where weapons and military equipment are stored.

• The National Guard kept their weapons in the armory.
• The old armory was converted into a community center.

This is a less common term and might be considered archaic. It is not widely used in modern language.

• The medieval castle had an armorium filled with ancient weapons.

Typically used in British English, this word refers to a place where weapons and military gear are stored, similar to 'armory' in American English.

• The regiment's armoury was well-protected.
• She visited the historic armoury to see medieval weapons.