armour
Translation
armor
Examples
The knight wore a suit of armour.
The knight wore a suit of armor.
The tank's armour is very thick.
The tank's armor is very thick.
Grammar Patterns
((armor)) [uncountable] protective covering The knight wore a suit of armor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: protection, shield, covering
Etymology
From Old French 'armure', from Latin 'armatura' (arms, equipment). Related to 'arm'.
Memory Tips
This is the British spelling; the American spelling is 'armor'.