Word
armored
Phoneticsar·mored, stress on the first syllable
/ˈɑɹmɝd/
UK spelling · armoured
Definitions
01protected by metal plates
B2 · Upper Intermediate Science
adj. covered with thick metal or strong material to protect against weapons.
adj. protected by armor plating, specifically referring to military vehicles, ships, or fortifications.
“The soldiers moved safely inside an armored truck during the storm.”
“The convoy consisted of several armored personnel carriers designed to withstand small-arms fire and explosive fragments.”
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02wearing armor
B2 · Upper Intermediate Literary
adj. wearing a suit of metal or protective gear, like a knight.
adj. clad in defensive covering or mail; often used in historical or literary contexts regarding personal protection.
“The museum has a display of armored knights from the middle ages.”
“The armored figure stood motionless in the hall, a silent testament to the defensive technologies of the fourteenth century.”
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Real-World Examples
“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.” “Street dancers armoured in urchin-like spikes writhe and scuttle through the sewers, while Tokyo-based dancer Rikubouz moves in long, liquid phrases to connect the two worlds between scenes.” Etymology
From armor + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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