armour

[ ahr-mer ]

/ ˈɑr mər /

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Definition of armour

noun Chiefly British.

armor.

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usage note for armour

See -our.

Words nearby armour

armorize, armor-piercing, armor plate, armory, Armory Show, armour, armour-bearer, armoured, armoured car, armourer, armour plate

Other definitions for armour (2 of 2)

Armour

[ ahr-mer ]

/ ˈɑr mər /

noun

Philip Dan·forth

[dan-fawrth, -fohrth], /ˈdæn fɔrθ, -foʊrθ/, 1832–1901, U.S. meat-packing industrialist.

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How to use armour in a sentence

Shielding Kohl’s from the worst of the clothing armageddon buffeting other department stores and specialty clothing chains is activewear from brands like Nike, Under Armour, and Adidas.
Kohl’s bets on more activewear, fewer store brands to finally get back to growth|Phil Wahba|October 20, 2020|Fortune
For an underlayer that promotes circulation while insulating body heat, grab these Under Armour compression leggings.
Clothing and accessories that make great gifts|PopSci Commerce Team|October 6, 2020|Popular-Science
Another option is to sign up for a virtual running challenge, like the ones Under Armour is hosting right now in Boston, Chicago, and Baltimore, where you can virtually link up with hundreds of other runners.
How to Make the Most of the Fall Running Season|Outside Editors|September 21, 2020|Outside Online
Take a post-workout selfie, tag your partner on social media, or send a message via Under Armour's MapMy Run mobile training app and social run community.
How to Make the Most of the Fall Running Season|Outside Editors|September 21, 2020|Outside Online

Here, Under Armour athlete Aisha-Praught Leer shares three simple tips for keeping your motivation high all season long.
Three Motivation Tips From a Pro Runner|Outside Editors|September 21, 2020|Outside Online
He wears a black Under Armour T-shirt, red basketball shorts, sneakers, and white socks hiked up to his calves.
The Ugly Truth About Cory Booker, New Jersey’s Golden Boy|Olivia Nuzzi|October 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Old Hawberk sat riveting the worn greaves of some ancient suit of armour, and the ting!
Read ‘The King in Yellow,’ the ‘True Detective’ Reference That’s the Key to the Show|Robert W. Chambers|February 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Spam may be the most well known, but there are hundreds of “potted meat products” available—Armour has an entire line.
The Weirdest Food Trend Ever|Robert Rosenthal|July 15, 2010|DAILY BEAST
The party left their horses, put black frocks over their armour, and crept forward on all fours like cattle.
King Robert the Bruce|A. F. Murison
Every morning a white mist rises over the lake which shines like armour under the midday sun.
Honey-Bee|Anatole France
The figure is attired in complete armour, and was originally painted; a good deal of the colour still remaining.
Notes and Queries, Number 196, July 30, 1853|Various
Come, give us again the message of the warrior and his armour and his battle, in the mother-tongue, so that all can understand it.
The First Christmas Tree|Henry Van Dyke
And when the battle was over, and they were returning with joy, they understood that Nicanor was slain in his armour.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various

British Dictionary definitions for armour

armour

US armor

/ (ˈɑːmə) /

noun

any defensive covering, esp that of metal, chain mail, etc, worn by medieval warriors to prevent injury to the body in battle

the protective metal plates on a tank, warship, etc

military armoured fighting vehicles in general; military units equipped with these

any protective covering, such as the shell of certain animals

nautical the watertight suit of a diver

engineering permanent protection for an underwater structure

heraldic insignia; arms

verb

(tr) to equip or cover with armour

Word Origin for armour

C13: from Old French armure, from Latin armātūra armour, equipment

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