noun
armament
AH-muh-muhnt
Armament (noun) means Weapons and military equipment, especially considered collectively. Example: “The base stored enough armament to equip an entire division.”
noun
1
Weapons and military equipment, especially considered collectively.
"The base stored enough armament to equip an entire division."
"The treaty limited each country's armament."
2
The process of building up a country's military strength.
"Rapid armament in the 1930s alarmed neighbouring countries."
How to use armament
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWeapons and military equipment, or the process of building up military strength.
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armaments
Common pairings
nuclear armament
armament programme
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Etymology
From Latin armamentum, from armare, "to arm."
Synonyms
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arming
equipping
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Rhymes for armament
lament
ornament
ligament
filament
sacrament
testament
firmament
tournament
parliament
temperament
predicament
disarmament
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Frequently asked questions
What does “armament” mean?
The word “armament” means weapons and military equipment, especially considered collectively. In plain terms, weapons and military equipment, or the process of building up military strength.
How do you pronounce “armament”?
“Armament” is pronounced AH-muh-muhnt (/ˈɑː(ɹ)məmənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “armament” in a sentence?
Here is “armament” used in a sentence: “The base stored enough armament to equip an entire division.”
What part of speech is “armament”?
“Armament” is a noun.
Where does the word “armament” come from?
The word “armament” comes from Latin. From Latin armamentum, from armare, "to arm.".
How many meanings does “armament” have?
“Armament” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: weapons and military equipment, especially considered collectively.
