artillery
/ɑːˈtɪləɹi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: artilleries
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Large projectile weapons, in modern usage usually large guns, but also rocket artillery.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An army unit that uses such weapons, or a military formation using projectile weapons, such as archers.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “artillery” mean?
Large projectile weapons, in modern usage usually large guns, but also rocket artillery.
Is “artillery” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.