weaponry

American  

[wep-uhn-ree] / ˈwɛp ən ri /

noun

1. weapons or weaponlike instruments collectively.

2. the invention and production of weapons.

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weaponry British  

/ ˈwɛpənrɪ /

noun

1. weapons regarded collectively

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Etymology

Origin of weaponry

First recorded in 1835–45; weapon + -ry

Example Sentences

The U.S. has deployed a tremendous amount of combat power to the Caribbean, including its most advanced aircraft carrier, several Navy destroyers, F-35B fighter jets and MQ-9 Reaper drones, among other weaponry.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kallas said the EU has agreed to step up its outreach to countries acting as "enablers" of the conflict to try to help stop the flow of weaponry.

From Barron's

Perry said that, among other objections, Ukraine was very unlikely to cede territory it still controls, abandon key weaponry and halve the size of its armed forces.

From MarketWatch

“To get that there are various things Israel should be expected to provide. One is approval of advanced weaponry.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"It is almost like Scotty has figured out one more thing every year and just keeps adding to his weaponry and his skill."

From BBC

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