Arsenal — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Arsenal
Arsenal (noun)
- an establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipment
- a collection of weapons
- store, repertoire
Arsenal (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a place where military arms are stored
"sent the ordnance officer to the arsenal for weapons"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Arsenal
The most common words with a similar meaning to Arsenal:
Origin & Etymology of Arsenal
earlier, "dockyard for the construction and repair of naval vessels," borrowed from Middle French archenal, arsenail, arsenal (in reference to the naval dockyard of Venice), borrowed (with conformation of the final to -al -al:2) from Upper Italian (Venice) arzanà, presumably alteration (by metanalysis, with the initial taken as the preposition d', di "from") of darsenà (attested in Genoese, earlier in Medieval Latin as darsena, darsana), borrowed from Arabic dār al-ṣināʽa "place of manufacture," from dār "house" + al "the" (assimilated to aṣ) + ṣināʽa "manufacture" (derivative of ṣanaʽa "to make")
First known use: 1555
Frequently Asked Questions about Arsenal
What does "Arsenal" mean?
"Arsenal" means an establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipment. As a noun, it is defined as: an establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipment.
What is another word for "Arsenal"?
Other words for "Arsenal" include armory, depot, dump and magazine. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Arsenal" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Arsenal"?
There are 10 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Arsenal". Common alternatives include armory, depot, dump and magazine.
How do you use "Arsenal" in a sentence?
Examples of "Arsenal" in a sentence: "sent the ordnance officer to the arsenal for weapons".
Is "Arsenal" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Arsenal" is a noun.
How do you pronounce "Arsenal"?
"Arsenal" is pronounced /ˈärs-nəl/ and divided into syllables as ar·se·nal.
What is the origin of the word "Arsenal"?
"Arsenal" comes from earlier, "dockyard for the construction and repair of naval vessels," borrowed from Middle French archenal, arsenail, arsenal (in reference to the naval dockyard of Venice), borrowed (with conformation of the final to -al -al:2) from Upper Italian (Venice) arzanà, presumably alteration (by metanalysis, with the initial taken as the preposition d', di "from") of darsenà (attested in Genoese, earlier in Medieval Latin as darsena, darsana), borrowed from Arabic dār al-ṣināʽa "place of manufacture," from dār "house" + al "the" (assimilated to aṣ) + ṣināʽa "manufacture" (derivative of ṣanaʽa "to make"). First known use: 1555.
What is another word for "Arsenal" meaning "a place where military arms are stored"?
When "Arsenal" (noun) means a place where military arms are stored, synonyms include armory, depot, dump and magazine.