Definition

Noun: 1. A place where military supplies, especially weapons and ammunition, are kept: An ordnance store is a secure facility or building used by a military organization for the storage of its matériel, including arms, ammunition, and related equipment.

Usage

The term "ordnance store" specifically refers to the physical location or depot. It is a formal, military term. - It functions as a noun, typically serving as the subject or object of a sentence. - Example: The general ordered an inspection of the ordnance store. - Example: Security around the ordnance store was increased.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metonymically to refer to the inventory or supplies contained within such a store.
  • Example: The regiment's entire ordnance store was depleted after the prolonged battle.

Variants and Related Words

• Ordnance depot: A synonym, often used interchangeably with "ordnance store."
• Magazine: In a military context, a magazine is a specific type of ordnance store for ammunition and explosives.
• Armory (or Arsenal): While similar, these terms can have broader meanings, sometimes referring to a place for manufacturing weapons or storing a collection of arms, not just standard military supplies.

Synonyms

• Munitions dump
• Weapons cache
• Military supply depot

Notes

• "Ordnance store" is a compound noun. The word "ordnance" refers to mounted guns, artillery, and related military supplies. The word "store" here means a place for storage.
• Do not confuse with general "stores," which can refer to supplies of any kind. "Ordnance store" is specifically military and weapon-related.

Noun

1. military supplies