weaponry

[wep-uhn-ree]

noun

1. weapons or weaponlike instruments collectively.

2. the invention and production of weapons.

weaponry

/ ˈwɛpənrɪ /

noun

1. weapons regarded collectively

Word History and Origins

Origin of weaponry¹

First recorded in 1835–45; weapon + -ry

Example Sentences

The U.S. has deployed a tremendous amount of combat power to the Caribbean, including its most advanced aircraft carrier, several Navy destroyers, F-35B fighter jets and MQ-9 Reaper drones, among other weaponry.

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Kallas said the EU has agreed to step up its outreach to countries acting as "enablers" of the conflict to try to help stop the flow of weaponry.

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Perry said that, among other objections, Ukraine was very unlikely to cede territory it still controls, abandon key weaponry and halve the size of its armed forces.

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“To get that there are various things Israel should be expected to provide. One is approval of advanced weaponry.”

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"It is almost like Scotty has figured out one more thing every year and just keeps adding to his weaponry and his skill."

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Related Words

• ammunition 
• arms 
• hardware 
• ordnance