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AHM-uh/ˈɑːmə/

Armour is a strong covering that protects the body in battle, or similar protection: a suit of armour, body armour. Protection is everyday and broader; plate is too physical and incomplete. British spelling is armour; American is armor. Armoured is the adjective (an armoured vehicle). In speech, protective covering is enough. Do not write armor in British exams, and do not use armour for a raincoat.

Meaning

A strong covering that protects the body in battle, or similar protection.

Examples

• “The knight wore armour into battle.”
• “Museum labels still use armour, not the American spelling armor.”
• “Police wore body armour at the march; the crowd itself was mostly quiet.”

Good to know

Protective covering (BrE spelling). Adjective: armoured. US: armor. Everyday: protection. Not a raincoat. Not armor in British exams.

Near in meaning

protection

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