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.

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Other Word Forms

• unarmored adjective
• well-armored adjective

Etymology

Origin of armored

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

Example Sentences

According to the researchers, this approach of creating many less-protected ants instead of fewer heavily armored ones proved to be evolutionarily successful.

From Science Daily

These forces would cross the strait on ships, launch into the water in speedy armored vehicles, and “swim” to the target beach in rows.

From The Wall Street Journal

Days before Gómez’s transfer in August, special forces left the prison in a convoy of armored vehicles headed to Mexico City as a decoy, passing through areas where Gómez commanded loyal underlings.

From The Wall Street Journal

Earlier this year, China proudly unveiled a submersible that can cut armored cables at a depth of 13,000 feet.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company has recently built four factories and is rushing to construct more than a dozen more to churn out everything from ammunition to drones and armored vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• bulletproof