Definition

A place where weapons and military equipment are stored, often used by the military.

Example

The soldiers gathered at the armory to prepare for their training exercises.

Conversation

Did you know there’s an old armory downtown?

Really? I’ve never noticed it before.

Yeah, I heard it has a lot of interesting history.

That sounds cool! We should check it out sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Armory is derived from the Old French word 'armurerie' (meaning a place for arms or weapons), which in turn comes from 'arme' (meaning weapon) and the suffix '-erie' (indicating a place associated with a specific activity). Thus, an armory is a place where weapons are stored or made.

Memory Tip

Think of an 'armory' as a place where 'arms' (weapons) are kept, just like a bakery is a place where 'baked' goods are made.

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