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

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Example Sentences

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weaponry

"We have not observed any signs that North Korea is deploying new types of weaponry," Jang Do-young, spokesperson for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

Another way he adapted the game was in the progression of weaponry available for the hero.

From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026

A U.S. military intelligence official confirmed that al-Shabaab sought advanced weaponry from the Houthis, in addition to rifles, machine guns and ammunition.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

The U.N. and Red Cross say the conference “offers the clearest path available” toward binding legal rules on the use of such weaponry.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

Airplanes and modern weaponry brought an end to the traditional role of cavalry.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

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