Main Entry: am·mu·ni·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌam-yə-ˈni-shən\

Function: noun

Etymology: obsolete French amunition, from Middle French, alteration of munition

Date: 1607

1 a : the projectiles with their fuses, propelling charges, or primers fired from guns b : cartridges c : explosive military items (as grenades or bombs)
2 : material for use in attacking or defending a position <ammunition for the defense lawyers>