armoury

/ˈɑrməri/ or /ˈɑrmouəri/

Definitions

1. noun

A place where arms, especially firearms, are manufactured, stored, or sold; a store selling guns and ammunition.

“The city’s historic armoury has been converted into a museum.”

2. noun

A collection of arms, especially firearms, used by a group or an individual.

“The knight’s armoury included a sword, a lance, and a shield.”

3. noun

A group or collection of military equipment, especially guns, used by a particular country or army.

“The country’s armoury was depleted after the long war.”

Synonyms

  • arsenal
  • gunshop

Antonyms

  • disarmament
  • neutrality