Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
arsenal
noun
ˈär-sə-nəl
Definition
A collection of weapons and military equipment stored by a country, group, or individual.
Examples
- The country’s arsenal includes a variety of advanced weaponry.
- He has an arsenal of skills that make him an exceptional athlete.
- The navy has a secret arsenal located underground.
Meaning
Arsenal refers to both a place where weapons and military equipment are stored as well as a metaphorical term for an extensive collection of resources or tools.
Synonyms
- armory
- storehouse
- repository
- cache
