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

Finally, drug importation would prove disastrous for the research ecosystem that has made America the world’s leader in drug innovation for decades. —Sally C. Pipes, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025

The maximum sentence for cannabis importation in the UK is 14 years in prison. —Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 11 July 2025

Jesse Clark Garcia pleaded guilty Tuesday in San Diego federal court to nine counts related to the importation of drugs. —Alex Riggins, Mercury News, 10 July 2025

The California gun dealer, Darin Dowd, has agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to defraud the U.S. regarding the importation of a half-million of the rounds of ammunition. —John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025

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