ammunition

noun

am·​mu·​ni·​tion ˌam-yə-ˈni-shən How to pronounce ammunition (audio)
1
a
: the projectiles with their fuses, propelling charges, or primers fired from guns
c
: explosive military items (such as grenades or bombs)
2
: material for use in attacking or defending a position
ammunition for the defense lawyers

Examples of ammunition in a Sentence

The troops were supplied with weapons and ammunition. be certain that all of your accusations are true, lest you just give them ammunition to claim that all of them are false
Recent Examples on the Web The men have filed plea agreements that involved them forfeiting their unregistered rifles, tactical gear, and more than 4,000 rounds of ammunition. Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 20 Mar. 2024 Both men pleaded guilty to the charges, and as part of their plea agreement, agreed to forfeit the rifles, night vision goggles, and other gear, including over 4,000 rounds of ammunition. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2024 Inside, police found one million rounds of ammunition, more than 250 guns — including at least 60 assault rifles — as well as silencers and homemade explosives, authorities say. Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2024 The 39-year-old town of Eagle man was shot by a Waukesha County Sheriff's Office deputy on March 14, following an earlier incident in which he reportedly was seen firing rounds of ammunition outside his residence. Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2024 Lehman said there was no evidence Crumbley saw his son’s journal or text messages with friends, or knew his son accessed guns and ammunition without supervision. Kim Bellware, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024 It was unloaded in a case, and the ammunition was hidden in another drawer. Gina Kaufman, Detroit Free Press, 12 Mar. 2024 The West has not kept pace with Russia’s ammunition production. Dara Massicot, Foreign Affairs, 8 Mar. 2024 Authorities also found firearms and ammunition that were used at a makeshift shooting range on the property in addition to training documents. USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

obsolete French amunition, from Middle French, alteration of munition

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of ammunition was in 1607

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Cite this Entry

“Ammunition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ammunition. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

ammunition

noun
am·​mu·​ni·​tion ˌam-yə-ˈnish-ən How to pronounce ammunition (audio)
1
a
: objects (as bullets) fired from guns
b
: explosive objects (as bombs) used in war
2
: material that may be used in attacking or defending a position
results of the study provided more ammunition

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