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

Moreover, the closing of the Shein and Temu loopholes in terms of their importation into the U.S. has also boosted affordable competitors. —Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 17 July 2025

The United States had banned the importation of enslaved people more than five decades earlier, in 1808. —Aurora Martínez, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2025

The driver, 35, was charged with smuggling merchandise and importation contrary to law, according to federal prosecutors. —Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025

States have restricted the transport of infected animals across state lines, and the USDA restricts importation from countries with H5N1 infections. —Judy Stone, Forbes.com, 9 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