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armory

Armory (noun) means a building where weapons are stored, made, or kept for training; also, a collection of weapons. Example: “The rifles were locked away in the armory overnight.”

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A building where weapons are stored, made, or kept for training; also, a collection of weapons.
"The rifles were locked away in the armory overnight."
"The museum's armory displayed swords and muskets from three centuries."

How to use armory

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA place (or stockpile) of weapons.

UK vs US

American spelling; British English writes "armoury".

Common pairings
military armory local armory armory of weapons

Word forms

armories plural

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What does “armory” mean?

The word “armory” means a building where weapons are stored, made, or kept for training; also, a collection of weapons. In plain terms, a place (or stockpile) of weapons.

How do you use “armory” in a sentence?

Here is “armory” used in a sentence: “The rifles were locked away in the armory overnight.”

What part of speech is “armory”?

“Armory” is a noun.

Is “armory” a common word?

“Armory” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.

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