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Definition of weaponry

weaponry

/ˈwɛp.ən.ɹi/
weap · on · ry
Plural:weaponries
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• noun

1

Weapons considered collectively, or a particular class or system of weapons.

Example

"The historical museum features an extensive exhibit of medieval armor and siege weaponry."

2

The design, development, production, and study of weapons.

Example

"Advances in aerospace engineering and modern weaponry were documented extensively by researchers during the twentieth century."

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• Nearby Words

weaponization
weaponize
weaponless
weaponry
wear
wear river
wearability

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the noun weapon (from Old English wǣpen, of Germanic origin) combined with the collective suffix -ry (from Old French -erie).

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