Synonyms of arsenal

arsenal

noun

ˈärs-nəl 

as in armory

a place where military arms are stored

sent the ordnance officer to the arsenal for weapons

Synonyms & Similar Words

• armory
• warehouse
• depot
• fortress
• magazine
• fort
• dump
• stronghold
• repository
• storehouse

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of arsenal

Over the past year and a half, China has shown the world the power of its economic arsenal—starting with the United States. — Theodore Bunzel, Foreign Affairs, 2 Nov. 2026

Harop-like kamikaze suicide drones capable of precision military strikes could soon become one of North Korea’s latest additions to its growing arsenal of advanced unmanned weapons, underscoring the apparent expansion of its strike capabilities. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026

To prepare, cities have deployed an arsenal of weapons against the floods, including sandbags, water pumps, sand berms and drainage canals. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

But the best weapon in Ellison’s arsenal is not technically law enforcement at all. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026