weaponry

noun

weap·​on·​ry ˈwe-pən-rē 

1

: weapons

2

: the science of designing and making weapons

Examples of weaponry in a Sentence

The army has developed some new high-tech weaponry.

Recent Examples on the Web

This rare geopolitical climate may not bode well for Iran's prospects of finally receiving state-of-the-art Russian weaponry. —David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025

Some 40% of the weaponry deployed on the battlefield is now produced domestically in Ukraine. —Tamar Jacoby, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025

This raises an important question: Why is India in a hurry to double down on weaponry and fighter jets? —Seema Mody, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025

As expected, the most common questions pertain to Buffalo’s defensive shortcomings, whether trading for star edge rushers Myles Garrett and Maxx Crosby would be wise and the absence of higher-caliber offensive weaponry that might’ve made a difference in the AFC Championship Game. —Tim Graham, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

weaponry

noun

weap·​on·​ry ˈwep-ən-rē 

: weapons as a whole