ammo

noun

am·​mo ˈa-(ˌ)mō How to pronounce ammo (audio)

Examples of ammo in a Sentence

The soldiers ran out of ammo.
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Though most of the several hundred tables were dedicated to selling weapons and ammo, the vendor selling hot dogs and Bavarian pretzels at one side of the convention had a clear view of the table where two men put on fragrant tastings of Heath’s Blend seasoning. Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026 Potential leaks aside, the past year has given plenty of ammo to tech watchers predisposed to skepticism toward vibe coding. ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2026 In the parking lot, Bowen asked him to hold a gun bag and ammo for him. Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026 Its factories, including those seized during the occupation of the Netherlands, France, and Poland, produced artillery and ammo for Hitler’s forces. Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ammo

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ammo was in 1911

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“Ammo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ammo. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.

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ammo

noun
am·​mo ˈam-ō How to pronounce ammo (audio)

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