Armory

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrməri/

Definitions of armory

noun a place where weapons are stored or made

Example Sentences

A1 The knight went to the armory to get his sword and shield.

A2 The armory was filled with weapons and armor for the soldiers.

B1 The armory was well-stocked with guns, ammunition, and protective gear.

B2 The armory was heavily guarded to prevent unauthorized access to the weapons.

C1 The armory contained a vast array of historical weapons from different time periods.

C2 The armory was a treasure trove of ancient artifacts and weaponry.

Examples of armory in a Sentence

formal The armory is where all the weapons and ammunition are stored.

informal Let's check out the armory to see what cool weapons they have.

slang I heard the armory is fully stocked with some sick gear.

figurative Her mind was like an armory, filled with knowledge and wisdom ready to be used in any situation.

Grammatical Forms of armory

• plural: armories
• comparative: more armory
• superlative: most armory
• present tense: armor
• future tense: will armor
• perfect tense: has armored
• continuous tense: is armoring
• singular: armory
• positive degree: armory
• infinitive: to armor
• gerund: armoring
• participle: armored

Origin and Evolution of armory

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'armory' originated from the Old French term 'armorie' which derived from the Latin word 'arma' meaning weapons or armor.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a place where weapons and armor were stored or made, the term 'armory' has evolved to also include a collection of weapons or a place where military equipment is kept.