armored
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
covered with thick metal or strong material to protect against weapons.
protected by armor plating, specifically referring to military vehicles, ships, or fortifications.
Simple“The soldiers moved safely inside an armored truck during the storm.”
In context“The convoy consisted of several armored personnel carriers designed to withstand small-arms fire and explosive fragments.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
wearing a suit of metal or protective gear, like a knight.
clad in defensive covering or mail; often used in historical or literary contexts regarding personal protection.
Simple“The museum has a display of armored knights from the middle ages.”
In context“The armored figure stood motionless in the hall, a silent testament to the defensive technologies of the fourteenth century.”
“On the next one – an FPV drone hit the side window of his armoured vehicle – the shaped charge flew inside.”
“Habibullah Badr drives us through the streets in an armoured car.”
From armor + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.