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Synonyms

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of weaponry

First recorded in 1835–45; weapon + -ry

Example Sentences

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Its investors presentation cites over 30 disparate product categories, ranging from engines, electric vehicles, weaponry, semiconductors, sporting goods, and orthopedics.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The prosecution said it was evident that there was interest in armoury and weaponry.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government scrapped these constraints last month, allowing firms to supply lethal weaponry to any of the 17 countries where Japan has defence cooperation agreements.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

Though not at the table in Islamabad, Russian intelligence and Chinese weaponry have helped prop up the regime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

At the same time, not unrelated, machines were being put to important scientific use: Researchers were trying to measure the ability of pilots and soldiers to sustain their focus while operating the advanced weaponry.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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