weaponry

noun

weap·​on·​ry ˈwe-pən-rē How to pronounce weaponry (audio)
Synonyms of weaponrynext
1
: weapons
2
: the science of designing and making weapons

Examples of weaponry in a Sentence

The army has developed some new high-tech weaponry.
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These firms are now essentially in charge of crafting American defense policy on artificial intelligence software, autonomous weaponry, and the future of warfare. — Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026 Longtime fans will feel right at home with the classic platforming, challenging boss fights, and unique weaponry. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026 Impressed Goodness, does this offense have impressive weaponry for Johnson to play with. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Ahmad described the challenges of providing care at a Gaza hospital full of people wounded by military weaponry. — Leila Fadel, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for weaponry

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First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of weaponry was in 1844

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“Weaponry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weaponry. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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weaponry

noun
weap·​on·​ry ˈwep-ən-rē How to pronounce weaponry (audio)
: weapons as a whole

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