Arsenal Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (2024)

arsenal

/ˈɑɚsənəl/

noun

plural

arsenals

plural

arsenals

Britannica Dictionary definition of ARSENAL

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1

a

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a collection of weapons

  • the nation's nuclear arsenal [=the nuclear weapons that the nation has]

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b

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a place where weapons are made or stored

  • The city is home to a federal arsenal.

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2

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a group of things or people that are available to be used

  • The computer comes equipped with an arsenal [=battery, array] of features.

  • Doctors have a broad arsenal of medicines to choose from.

  • the team's arsenal of veteran players

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