English Reference
adjective

armored

adj.
US /ˈɑɹmɝd/ ar·mored UK spelling armoured

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate Science

    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.

  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate Literary

    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.

The Guardian· 24 Aug 2026

Habibullah Badr drives us through the streets in an armoured car.

BBC News· 24 Aug 2026

From armor + -ed.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
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