weaponry

American  

[wep-uhn-ree] / ˈwɛp ən ri /

noun

1. weapons or weaponlike instruments collectively.

2. the invention and production of weapons.

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weaponry British  

/ ˈwɛpənrɪ /

noun

1. weapons regarded collectively

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Etymology

Origin of weaponry

First recorded in 1835–45; weapon + -ry

Example Sentences

They said it handled "the research, development, and production of a wide range of naval weaponry, including surface and sub-surface vessels, manned and unmanned equipment, as well as engines and weapons".

From Barron's

Rare-earth elements are key ingredients in a range of modern technologies—from advanced weaponry and automobiles to the chips that power artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal

All this is based on observations so obvious they’re hard to resist: War requires weaponry, the supply of oil is being choked, fear and uncertainty inflame the demand for gold.

From The Wall Street Journal

The United States is a lot more than deadly weaponry and ill-fated military interventions.

From Salon

Zelensky has already expressed concerns that the war could leave Ukraine struggling to source defensive weaponry.

From BBC

Related Words

• ammunition
• arms
• hardware
• ordnance