adj
Uncommon
armoured
Armoured (adj) means British spelling of "armored": fitted or covered with protective armor. Example: “An armoured personnel carrier led the convoy through the checkpoint.”
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British spelling of "armored": fitted or covered with protective armor.
"An armoured personnel carrier led the convoy through the checkpoint."
How to use armoured
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSame word as "armored" — the British spelling.
UK vs US
Used in UK/Commonwealth English; American English drops the "u": "armored".
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Rhymes for armoured
uncured
figured
injured
assured
secured
insured
scoured
coloured
captured
favoured
tortured
measured
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Frequently asked questions
What does “armoured” mean?
The word “armoured” means british spelling of "armored": fitted or covered with protective armor. In plain terms, same word as "armored" — the British spelling.
How do you use “armoured” in a sentence?
Here is “armoured” used in a sentence: “An armoured personnel carrier led the convoy through the checkpoint.”
What is another word for “armoured”?
Words with a similar meaning to “armoured” include mechanized and tank.
What part of speech is “armoured”?
“Armoured” is an adjective.
Is “armoured” a common word?
“Armoured” is an uncommon word in modern English.
