Synonyms of artillery

artillery

noun

är-ˈti-lə-rē 

as in guns

large firearms (as cannons or rockets)

during the brutal artillery attack families hid in their cellars

Synonyms & Similar Words

• guns
• weapons
• ordnance
• weaponry
• munitions
• ammunition
• armament
• arms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of artillery

Although the cannonballs contained no explosive material, TSA said they still were prohibited from flying because they are considered artillery munitions until their status can be confirmed. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 July 2026

The opposition came mostly from the older generals trained to fight using artillery and tanks. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

Gunpowder produced at the site will be used in weapons for the future, whether that be in drones, small or large caliber, or tank or artillery ammunition, Papperger said. — Elsa Ohlen,greg Kennedy, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Syrskyi, 60, is a more traditional military commander focused on infantry and artillery, while Fedorov, 35, is seen as a modernizer, whose focus on technological advancements in drone warfare has led to Ukraine’s recent successes in hitting Russia. — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 21 July 2026