armorer

American

[ahr-mer-er] / ˈɑr mər ər /

noun

a maker or repairer of arms or armor.
a person who manufactures, repairs, or services firearms.
an enlisted person in charge of the upkeep of small arms, machine guns, ammunition, and the like.

Etymology

Origin of armorer

1350–1400; Middle English; replacing Middle English armurer < Anglo-French, Old French armurier. See armor, -er ²

Example Sentences

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Alec was initially charged with involuntary manslaughter in January 2023, along with armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, and while prosecutors ultimately dismissed all charges against him, the stigma surrounding the actor—and his home—remained, according to Lenz.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 8, 2025

"For these infections in dogs and poultry, Enterococcus is acting as E. coli's armorer," Walker says.

From Science Daily • Dec. 2, 2024

A New Mexico judge will weigh whether “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez should be given a new trial amid allegations that prosecutors concealed evidence in the on-set shooting case.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2024

We had a good armorer on set, as was required of us.

From Salon • Aug. 4, 2024

"Bring me my doublet, if you would. The grey, with the direwolf sigil. I want this armorer to know who I am. It might make him more forthcoming."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

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