Meaning
armoury, gun shop
- A shop that sells weapons, ammunition, and hunting equipment
- A room or building where weapons and military equipment are stored
In a sentence
Il cacciatore ha comprato nuove munizioni nell'armeria del centro.
The hunter bought new ammunition in the downtown gun shop.
L'antica armeria del castello ospita una ricca collezione di spade.
The castle's historic armoury houses a rich collection of swords.
Per gestire un'armeria sono necessarie autorizzazioni molto rigorose.
Strict permits are required to run a gun shop.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| armeria | feminine · singular |
| armerie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In modern everyday Italian, it most frequently denotes a commercial gun store rather than a military fort.
- Do not confuse with 'armata' (army) or 'armi' (weapons).