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arsenal

 

[ ˈɑːrsənl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

football club

An arsenal is a place where weapons and military equipment are stored or made. It can also refer to a collection of resources available for a particular purpose, such as in the context of football where Arsenal is a famous English football club.

Synonyms

armory, stockpile, storehouse

Examples of usage

  • The country's arsenal contains a variety of weapons and ammunition.
  • Arsenal Football Club is based in North London.
Context #2 | Noun

variety

Arsenal can also refer to a wide variety or range of things, such as talents, skills, or resources.

Synonyms

array, range, selection

Examples of usage

  • She has an impressive arsenal of culinary skills.
  • The company's marketing department has a diverse arsenal of strategies.

Translations

Translations of the word "arsenal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arsenal

🇮🇳 शस्त्रागार

🇩🇪 Arsenal

🇮🇩 arsenal

🇺🇦 арсенал

🇵🇱 arsenał

🇯🇵 兵器庫

🇫🇷 arsenal

🇪🇸 arsenal

🇹🇷 cephane

🇰🇷 무기고

🇸🇦 ترسانة

🇨🇿 arzenál

🇸🇰 arzenál

🇨🇳 军火库

🇸🇮 arzenal

🇮🇸 vopnabúr

🇰🇿 арсенал

🇬🇪 არზენალი

🇦🇿 arsenal

🇲🇽 arsenal

Etymology

The word 'arsenal' originated from the Italian word 'arsenale', which in turn came from the Arabic word 'dār-aṣ-ṣināʿa', meaning 'house of manufacturing'. The concept of an arsenal as a military storage facility dates back to the 16th century. Over time, the term expanded to refer to a wide range of resources beyond just weapons.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,013, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.