noun
Uncommon
armour
Also spelled armor (US spelling)
Armour (noun) means British spelling of armor: a protective covering for a person, vehicle, or object. Example: “The medieval suit of armour on display weighed over twenty kilograms.”
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British spelling of armor: a protective covering for a person, vehicle, or object.
"The medieval suit of armour on display weighed over twenty kilograms."
"The knight polished his armour before the tournament began."
"The tank's thick armour protected the crew from flying debris."
How to use armour
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSame word as "armor" — just the British spelling.
UK vs US
Standard in UK, Ireland, Australia, and most Commonwealth English; American English uses "armor".
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Word forms
- Plural
- armours
- Third person singular
- armours
- Past tense
- armoured
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The medieval suit of _____ on display weighed over twenty kilograms.
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What does “armour” mean?
The word “armour” means british spelling of armor: a protective covering for a person, vehicle, or object. In plain terms, same word as "armor" — just the British spelling.
How do you use “armour” in a sentence?
Here is “armour” used in a sentence: “The medieval suit of armour on display weighed over twenty kilograms.”
What part of speech is “armour”?
“Armour” is a noun.
Is “armour” a common word?
“Armour” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between armour and armor?
Armour and armor refer to the exact same thing, a protective covering for a person, vehicle, or object, and differ only in spelling. Armour is the standard British spelling, while armor is the standard American spelling.
When should you use armour instead of armor?
Use armour when writing in British English or for audiences in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and most Commonwealth countries. Use armor when writing in American English, as is standard in the United States.
Is armour used for anything besides physical protective coverings?
Yes, armour can be used figuratively to describe anything that shields or defends, similar to how the word is used metaphorically in both British and American English. Both spellings share this same range of literal and figurative meanings.
