armed robbery

noun

: robbery while carrying a gun or other weapon

Examples of armed robbery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The man, whom the prosecutor's office identified as Michael Dougherty of Blackwood, was actively engaging in armed robbery inside the CVS, according to officials. — Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

He was later convicted of armed robbery and kidnapping in connection with a 2007 confrontation with sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas hotel room. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2026

Sacramento County sheriff’s detectives arrested two men Tuesday suspected of stealing cash during an armed robbery in August at a North Highlands smoke shop. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for armed robbery

• jobbery
• snobbery

Legal Definition

armed robbery

see also:

robbery