armored

adjective

ar·​mored ˈär-mərd How to pronounce armored (audio)
Synonyms of armorednext
1
a
: equipped or protected with armor
b
: equipped with armored fighting vehicles
an armored division
2
: marked by the use of armor
armored combat

Examples of armored in a Sentence

a ship with an armored hull Additional armored divisions were deployed to the eastern front.
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Word History

First Known Use

1564, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of armored was in 1564

Phrases Containing armored

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armored

adjective
ar·​mored ˈär-mərd How to pronounce armored (audio)
1
: protected by armor
an armored car
armored reptiles
2
: supplied with armored equipment
an armored force

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