Definition

A place where weapons and military equipment are stored or a collection of such items.

Example

The soldiers went to the armoury to collect their weapons before the training exercise.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new armoury they built downtown?

Yeah, I saw it! It looks impressive from the outside.

I wonder what kind of exhibits they'll have in the armoury.

I hope they include some historical weapons; that would be cool!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Armoury comes from the Old French word 'armurerie', which is derived from 'arme' (meaning weapon) and the suffix '-erie' (indicating a place associated with a specific activity). Thus, an armoury is a place associated with weapons.

Memory Tip

Think of a place where 'weapons' ('arme') are stored or made, which helps you remember that an armoury is a location for weapons.

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