🇬🇧 Armor meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

Armor is special protective clothing made from metal or other strong materials, worn by knights or soldiers to keep them safe from swords, arrows, or other weapons during battles. In ancient times, armor was heavy and shiny, covering the body from head to toe. Today, armor is still used by soldiers and police officers, but it’s lighter and made from modern materials.

My little brother put on armor made of bubble wrap and called himself “The Pop Knight.”

My dog thinks his winter coat is armor against bath time. He’s wrong.

The ghost's armor was invisible, making it very hard to see in a fight.

Even the teddy bear wore armor for the epic stuffed animal battle.

The robot's armor was so shiny, it blinded everyone at the dance party.

To protect him, the old knight fixed a dent in the armor with steady hands, then put on armor. The horse jumped, an arrow struck the armor and slid off. He felt the armor shake but not break. At the village gate, children touched the warm armor and cheered; the knight smiled, grateful for the armor.

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This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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