weaponry

noun

weap·​on·​ry ˈwe-pən-rē How to pronounce weaponry (audio)
Synonyms of weaponrynext
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: the science of designing and making weapons

Examples of weaponry in a Sentence

The army has developed some new high-tech weaponry.
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His planet has dealt with great wars that have devastated civilization and left advanced weaponry accessible to very few people. Sanat Pai Raikarall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 May 2026 This year’s event – the fifth since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine – will take place without heavy weaponry, such as armor and missiles. Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 4 May 2026 To map the molecular structure of the scorpions’ weaponry, the researchers used high-resolution scanning electron microscopy coupled with micro-X-ray fluorescence imaging. Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026 These tanks featured lighter armor and weaponry and had a greater operational range. Matthew S Williams, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for weaponry

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of weaponry was in 1844

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“Weaponry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weaponry. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

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weaponry

noun
weap·​on·​ry ˈwep-ən-rē How to pronounce weaponry (audio)
: weapons as a whole

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