Synonyms for

Armour

Verb / ˈɑ:rmɜ: / Another word for armour — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Armour is a protective covering worn by soldiers or warriors to protect their body during battle.

Synonyms & similar words

armor armor protection defence shield buckler breastplate mail plate cuirass chainmail helmet visor glove gauntlet greave

Synonyms by register

Formal

protection defense shielding fortification

Informal

protection gear body armor

Literary

panoply hauberk mail

Antonyms

vulnerability defenselessness exposure weakness nakedness impotence

Common collocations

  • heavy armour
  • light armour
  • full armour
  • armour plating
  • armour-piercing
  • body armour
  • knight's armour

Word family

noun armour
verb arm
adjective armoured

Usage note

Armour is the British spelling; armor is the American spelling. Both are commonly used and understood in either region. It refers to protective covering, especially for a soldier or vehicle.

Example sentences

  1. The soldier put on his armour before going to battle.
  2. The knight's armour was shiny and impressive.
  3. The samurai's armour was made of metal plates.
  4. The bodyguard wore a bulletproof armour to protect the VIP.
  5. The football player wore an armour to protect himself from injuries.

Quotes

  • An army of principles can penetrate where an army of soldiers cannot. - Thomas Paine
  • The best armour of old age is a well-spent life preceding it. - Dario Fo
  • Leadership is the other side of the coin of loneliness, and he who is a leader must always act alone. And acting alone, accept everything alone. - Ferdinand Marcos

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