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armored

American  
[ahr-merd] / ˈɑr mərd /

adjective

  1. protected by armor or armor plate.

  2. provided with or using armored equipment, as tanks or armored cars.

    an armored unit;

    an armored patrol.


Other Word Forms

  • unarmored adjective
  • well-armored adjective

Etymology

Origin of armored

First recorded in 1595–1605; armor + -ed 3

Example Sentences

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Rations have meant Ethiopia’s daily supply of diesel—necessary to support trucks and armored vehicles—has halved, with the government prioritizing who gets fuel.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Rations have meant Ethiopia’s daily supply of diesel—necessary to support trucks and armored vehicles—has halved, with the government prioritizing who gets fuel.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Other federal agents arrived in armored vehicles, quickly seizing control of the block.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

The company makes armored vehicles, defense electronics, ammunition and advanced defense systems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

But gator tails do move, Chase discovered, like armored whips.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith