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armoury

AH-muh-ree

Armoury (noun) means British spelling of "armory": a place where weapons are stored, made, or kept, or a collection of weapons. Example: “The regiment's armoury was guarded around the clock.”

noun

British spelling of "armory": a place where weapons are stored, made, or kept, or a collection of weapons.

"The regiment's armoury was guarded around the clock."

How to use armoury

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA weapons store or stockpile — the British spelling of "armory".

UK vs US

Standard UK/Commonwealth spelling; American English writes "armory".

Word forms

armouries plural

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Etymology

From Middle English armerie, armurie, armorye, from Anglo-Norman armurrie, from armure (“arms, armor”) + -ie (“-y”). By surface analysis, armour + -y.

Origin: Middle English

Synonyms

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Rhymes for armoury

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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.

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