noun

artillery

ah-TIH-luh-ree

noun

Large guns used in warfare, or the branch of an army that operates them.

"The artillery bombarded the enemy position at dawn."

How to Use Artillery

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHeavy guns used in warfare, or the military unit that operates them.

Common pairings

heavy artillery artillery fire artillery unit

artilleries plural

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The _____ bombarded the enemy position at dawn.

From Old French artillerie, related to atillier, "to equip or fit out" — originally covering any war equipment, not just big guns.

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