armory

American  

[ahr-muh-ree] / ˈɑr mə ri /

noun

plural

armories

1. a storage place for weapons and other war equipment.

2. a building that is the headquarters and drill center of a military unit.

3. a place where arms and armor are made; an armorer's shop; arsenal.

4. Heraldry. the art of blazoning arms.

5. heraldry.

6. arms or armor collectively.

7. Archaic. heraldic bearings or arms.

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armory British  

/ ˈɑːmərɪ /

noun

1. the usual US spelling of armoury

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Etymology

Origin of armory

1300–50; Middle English armerie, armur ( i ) e < Middle French armoierie, equivalent to Old French armoi ( er ) to bear arms (derivative of armes arm ² ) + -erie -ery

Example Sentences

“It’s about being part of, for want of a better expression, the golf bag,” Andrew once explained of his role in Britain’s diplomatic armory.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Weapons are available if needed but will remain in the armory,” the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

“He has an armory, handcuffs, cars, and money to run his programs.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The mobilized Marines and National Guard troops “will be stationed all across Los Angeles ... that includes Seal Beach, Los Alamitos and a number of National Guard armories across the city,” Guillot said.

From Los Angeles Times

They marched to the city armory, then on to the occupied depot, where they were met by Sacramento members of the National Guard who were already deployed.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• depot
• headquarters