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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The design shines when players are under duress; fumbling to properly string together prompts for just one more clip of ammo as an enemy’s footsteps loom closer can be riveting. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2025 McBride received free items, Freeman said, including a ballistic vest, ammo and hair extensions. Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025 Ross also had body armor and ammo for his guns inside the van, police said. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2025 Dallas could net some extra draft capital as well, giving them some ammo for a larger move down the line. Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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ammo

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

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