armed forces

plural-noun
UK: /ˌɑːmd ˈfɔːsɪz/
US: /ˌɑːrmd ˈfɔːrsɪz/

  1. A country's military organizations, including the army, navy, and air force, that are trained and equipped for war.

    1. Our armed forces protect the country. [ ] [ ]
    2. The armed forces are responsible for maintaining peace and security. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

military army service

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "armed forces" is /ˌɑːmd ˈfɔːsɪz/ in British English and /ˌɑːrmd ˈfɔːrsɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "armed forces": military, army, service.

Example usage of "armed forces": "Our armed forces protect the country.". More examples on the page.