noun
Uncommon
weaponry
WEHP-uhn-ree
Weaponry (noun) means Weapons considered as a group. Example: “The base stored an arsenal of heavy weaponry.”
noun
1
Weapons considered as a group.
"The base stored an arsenal of heavy weaponry."
"The army has a wide array of weaponry."
How to use weaponry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWeapons in general, especially a collection of them.
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Word forms
- Plural
- weaponries
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Etymology
Formed from "weapon" plus the collective suffix "-ry," as in "machinery."
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What does “weaponry” mean?
The word “weaponry” means weapons considered as a group. In plain terms, weapons in general, especially a collection of them.
How do you pronounce “weaponry”?
“Weaponry” is pronounced WEHP-uhn-ree (/ˈwɛp.ən.ɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “weaponry” in a sentence?
Here is “weaponry” used in a sentence: “The base stored an arsenal of heavy weaponry.”
What part of speech is “weaponry”?
“Weaponry” is a noun.
Is “weaponry” a common word?
“Weaponry” is an uncommon word in modern English.
