armed forces
Americanplural noun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of armed forces
First recorded in 1685–95
Example Sentences
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European companies also benefit from U.S. military spending through contracts to supply U.S. armed forces.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
Officials say their presence would be to provide reassurance to Ukraine and to help rebuild its armed forces.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
It aims to support the Ukrainian armed forces, ensure security in Ukrainian skies and allow economic activity to resume in the Black Sea.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
Zhang was also vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission, which controls the armed forces.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
“Do you mean that he is impersonating a member of the armed forces of this country?”
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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