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armour vs body armor

body armor vs armour

armour and body armor both are nouns.

armour is a verb but body armor is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
armour Yes No Yes No
body armor Yes No No No
As nouns, body armor is a hyponym of armour; that is, body armor is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than armour:
  • armour: protective covering made of metal and used in combat
  • body armor: armor that protects the wearer's whole body
armour (noun) body armor (noun)
tough more-or-less rigid protective covering of an animal or plant armor that protects the wearer's whole body
protective covering made of metal and used in combat
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
armour (verb) body armor (verb)
equip with armor
Difference between armour and body armor

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