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weaponry

American  
[wep-uhn-ree] / ˈwɛp ən ri /

noun

  1. weapons or weaponlike instruments collectively.

  2. the invention and production of weapons.

weaponry British  
/ ˈwɛpənrɪ /

noun

  1. weapons regarded collectively

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Etymology

Origin of weaponry

First recorded in 1835–45; weapon + -ry

Example Sentences

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The United States is a lot more than deadly weaponry and ill-fated military interventions.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

His goal, he said, was to ensure that Iran could not develop weaponry to target the US, Israel or any American allies "for a very long time".

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

"We were extra excited because Arkaim is linked to the Sintashta culture, which is known for early horse riding, impressive bronze weaponry and substantial geneflow into Central Asia."

From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026

MUNICH—When the full-scale Russian invasion began, Western defense manufacturers rushed their modern weaponry into Ukraine, helping Kyiv drive back a much more powerful foe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

At exactly midnight, I return to Blackcliff in full battle armor, dripping with weaponry.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

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