MIRV

1 of 2

noun

: a missile with two or more warheads designed to strike separate enemy targets
also : any of the warheads of such a missile

MIRV

2 of 2

verb

MIRVed; MIRVing

transitive verb

: to equip with MIRV warheads

intransitive verb

: to arm one's forces with MIRVs

Word History

Etymology

Noun

multiple independently targeted reentry vehicle

First Known Use

Noun

1967, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1968, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of MIRV was in 1967

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“MIRV.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/MIRV. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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