armed robbery

noun

: robbery while carrying a gun or other weapon

Examples of armed robbery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The International Maritime Bureau recorded 38 piracy and armed robbery incidents worldwide during the first half of 2026, including five hijackings. — Omar Faruk, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Marcus Pittman and his four co-defendants all pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from the armed robbery and kidnapping, according to prosecutors. — Niya Doyle, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Surveillance footage from the armed robbery have been released to the public. — Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Wilton Manors Police first responded to the call as an armed robbery, according to a news release issued by the department last week. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for armed robbery

• jobbery
• snobbery

Legal Definition

armed robbery

see also:

robbery