armoury
3 synonyms for armoury, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — British spelling of "armory": a place where weapons are stored, made, or kept, or a collection of weapons.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Came into English via Middle English armerie, armurie, armorye, from Anglo-Norman armurrie, from armure (“arms, armor”) plus -ie (“-y”). On the surface, this looks like armour + -y.
Full origin of armoury →Frequently asked questions
What does “armoury” mean?
The word “armoury” means british spelling of "armory": a place where weapons are stored, made, or kept, or a collection of weapons. In plain terms, a weapons store or stockpile — the British spelling of "armory".
How do you pronounce “armoury”?
“Armoury” is pronounced AH-muh-ree (/ˈɑɹməɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “armoury” in a sentence?
Here is “armoury” used in a sentence: “The regiment's armoury was guarded around the clock.”
What part of speech is “armoury”?
“Armoury” is a noun.
Related words
armourer
