weaponry

noun

Definition of weaponrynext
as in weapons

Related Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of weaponry The Mary Rose holds the world record for most medieval weaponry ever recovered from a shipwreck. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026 Ukraine, though harboring no illusions about matching Russia’s long-range weaponry or the size of its fighting forces, has been ramping up domestic production of more advanced, longer-range drones and missiles. — Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 9 July 2026 However, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Iran does not possess weaponry that would be capable of effectively striking England at a range of roughly 2,500 miles (4,000 kilometers). — ABC News, 8 July 2026 However, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Iran does not possess weaponry that would be capable of effectively striking England at a range of roughly 2,500 miles. — Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for weaponry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weaponry
  1. weapons
  2. ammunition
Noun
  • Faster battlefield repairs Laser amplifiers are among the most critical components inside high-energy laser weapons.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026
  • The platform sells weapons, body armor, drones, drone components, and fiber-optics used for drones.
    — Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
Definition of weapons
Noun
  • Most defense investors are currently pricing deterrence, ammunition, drones and military readiness.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Ukraine is also running out of ammunition in the midst of a declining global supply.
    — Ihor N. Stelmach, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Definition of ammunition

Browse Nearby Words

weaponries
weaponry
weapons
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Weaponry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weaponry. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on weaponry

Nglish: Translation of weaponry for Spanish Speakers

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of aerie

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

Democracy or Republic: What's the difference?

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Do you 'say your piece' or 'say your peace'?

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Longest Long Words List

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

The Words of the Week - Jul 24

Why do we say 'fly off the handle'?
See More

Popular

See More

Democracy or Republic: What's the difference?

It's a Scorcher! Words for the Summer Heat

The Longest Long Words List
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
chain-question-mark
Missing Link Quiz July 2026 Five seconds to figure out the word that fits bot...
See All