Arsenal: meaning, definitions and examples

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arsenal

[ ˈɑːrsənl ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.