1
as in ammunition
means or method of defending
the skunk's primary armor is the foul-smelling fluid that it can eject
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
the crab's armor makes it difficult prey for some smaller predators
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in to cocoon
Synonyms & Similar Words
Examples of armor in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2024
Both weigh nearly 70 tons, largely owing to thick layers of steel and composite armor.
—David Axe, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Her left hand ring finger and right hand pointer finger are fully silver, with a metallic color applied over the entire nail and 3D swirls drawn across each, almost like a suit of armor.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 30 Sep. 2024
Kyiv now needs to further expand its drone warfare capabilities and boost domestic production of cruise missiles, artillery, armor, and other military equipment.
—Alexander Vindman, Foreign Affairs, 25 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for armor 
Noun
With its scaly armor, pointy ears, elongated snout, and curved claws, the armadillo is undeniably odd-looking.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2024
Both weigh nearly 70 tons, largely owing to thick layers of steel and composite armor.
—David Axe, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Her left hand ring finger and right hand pointer finger are fully silver, with a metallic color applied over the entire nail and 3D swirls drawn across each, almost like a suit of armor.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 30 Sep. 2024
Kyiv now needs to further expand its drone warfare capabilities and boost domestic production of cruise missiles, artillery, armor, and other military equipment.
—Alexander Vindman, Foreign Affairs, 25 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for armor
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'armor.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Thesaurus Entries Near armor
Cite this Entry
“Armor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armor. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share