armory

[ahr-muh-ree]

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.

armory

/ ˈɑːmərɪ /

noun

1. the usual US spelling of armoury

Word History and Origins

Origin of armory¹

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

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

At one point, Sandoval remembered watching a deputy open the trunk of an SUV filled with AR-15s rescued from the armory.

From Los Angeles Times

Together, they could somewhat grandly be considered the armory of the Karenni Nationalities Defense Force.

From New York Times

Four current exhibitions in particular make a perfect walking tour on the way to the fair or after attending it, and they are all within a 10-minute walk of the armory, and each other.

From New York Times

Related Words

• depot 
• headquarters