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 next day, Monday, the grandmother contacted police after finding the ammo. Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 15 May 2025 Gone are the secondary weapon modes, grenades, chainsaws, and flamethrowers that made enemy encounters a complicated weapon and ammo juggling act. ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025 Ammo remains the same for both variants, effectively doubling the gun-pool without doubling ammo types. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025 Defeating bosses gives you various upgrades to max shields, health and ammo as well. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 9 May 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 29 May. 2025.

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ammo

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

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