importation

noun

im·​por·​ta·​tion ˌim-ˌpȯr-ˈtā-shən 

-pər-

1

: the act or practice of importing

2

: something imported

Examples of importation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Australian Federal Police via AP Six others allegedly involved in the importation of the cocaine had previously been arrested and charged with offenses related to illicit drugs possession, police said. —CBS News, 22 June 2026

Other medications approved for importation include the cystic fibrosis drug Trikafta, the blood thinner Eliquis and the diabetes medication Januvia. —Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 16 June 2026

But state importation programs have proved extremely difficult to carry out, even with bipartisan support. —Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 15 June 2026

The state created protocols to protect Florida’s cattle herds from the parasitic fly one day after it was found in Texas and enacted a temporary moratorium on the importation of warm-blooded animals from affected areas through Friday. —Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1558, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for importation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

importation

noun

im·​por·​ta·​tion ˌim-ˌpōr-ˈtā-shən 

-ˌpȯr-, 

-pər-

1

: the act or practice of importing

2

: something imported : import