Pronunciation: /ˈɑrmər/

Definitions of armor

noun a protective covering for the body, especially metal plates or chain mail worn in battle

Example Sentences

A1 The knight wore shiny armor to protect himself in battle.

A2 The soldiers put on their armor before heading into the war zone.

B1 The medieval armor displayed in the museum was incredibly well-preserved.

B2 The advanced technology in the new armor made it more lightweight and durable.

C1 The intricate design of the armor showcased the craftsmanship of the armorers from that era.

C2 The armor worn by the ancient warriors was not only functional but also symbolized their status and power.

verb to provide or cover with armor

Example Sentences

A1 The knight armored himself before going into battle.

A2 She armored her heart against any potential hurt.

B1 The soldiers armored their vehicles for protection.

B2 The cybersecurity team armored the network against potential cyber attacks.

C1 The CEO armored himself with legal protection before making any controversial decisions.

C2 The diplomat armored their words carefully during the tense negotiations.

Examples of armor in a Sentence

formal The knight wore a suit of armor to protect himself in battle.

informal I need to upgrade my armor before taking on that boss in the game.

slang That new jacket is like armor against the cold weather.

figurative She put up emotional armor to shield herself from getting hurt.

Grammatical Forms of armor

past tense

armored

plural

armors

comparative

more armored

superlative

most armored

present tense

armor

future tense

will armor

perfect tense

have armored

continuous tense

is armoring

singular

armor

positive degree

armored

infinitive

to armor

gerund

armoring

participle

armored

Origin and Evolution of armor

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'armor' originated from the Old French word 'armure' which was derived from the Latin word 'arma' meaning arms or weapons.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'armor' evolved to refer specifically to protective covering for the body, such as metal plates or chainmail worn in battle.