Synonyms

munition

American

[myoo-nish-uhn] / myuˈnɪʃ ən /

noun

Usually munitions. materials used in war, especially weapons and ammunition.
material or equipment for carrying on any undertaking.

verb (used with object)

to provide with munitions.

munition British

/ mjuːˈnɪʃən /

verb

(tr) to supply with munitions

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Other Word Forms

munitioner noun
unmunitioned adjective

Etymology

Origin of munition

1525–35; < Latin mūnītiōn- (stem of mūnītiō ) a fortifying, equivalent to mūnīt ( us ) fortified ( munite ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

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Plus, the U.S.’s dwindling supply of munitions, a vibe shift around AI and “ski-gate scandal” in Colorado.

From The Wall Street Journal

Multiple munitions may have been needed to burrow deep enough to be sure of striking the target.

From BBC

Less-lethal munitions such as beanbag rounds are designed to spread the force of impact over a larger area, without penetrating the skin, offering officers an alternative to bullets when defending against threats.

From Los Angeles Times

Since fiscal 2015, annual spending on missiles and munitions has more than tripled.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Washington Post said Caine had expressed concern at the White House and Pentagon that munition shortages and a lack of allied support could increase danger to US personnel.

From Barron's

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