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Definition of armorer

armorer

/ˈɑːr.mər.ər/
(UK: armourer)
ar · mor · er
Plural:armorers
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armorer Lexical Profile

armorer Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American An official, technician, or specialist responsible for the maintenance, safe handling, and storage of firearms and weaponry in a military unit, law enforcement agency, or film production.

Example

"On a movie set, the studio armorer inspects all prop replicas before any scene is filmed."

2

American A craftsperson who manufactures, repairs, or fits defensive body armor, especially historically for knights and soldiers.

Example

"The museum exhibit featured a sixteenth-century steel breastplate forged by a master royal armorer."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled 'armorer' in American English and 'armourer' in British and Commonwealth English.

• Nearby Words

armoire
armor
armored
armorer
armorless
armory
armpit

Word Origin & Etymology

Entered Middle English from Anglo-French 'armurer', derived from Old French 'armure' (armor) and ultimately from Latin 'armatura' (equipment, armor).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Armorer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/armorer
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