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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For instance, frequently reloading a gun before the ammo counter hits zero will present a Flaw called Overprepared, which increases each gun’s magazine size but temporarily decreases a character’s damage output if a gun does reach zero ammo before a reload. Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025 The White House, Navy and Marines had been privately discussing whether the exercise — which is expected to involve the use of ammo and ordnance during simulated warfare — warranted a freeway closure. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025 The rifle’s proprietary ammo flies flat and keeps the energy at long distances, helping shooters place tight groups past a mile. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025 That can reduce the need to place soldiers on board and in harm's way while hauling equipment, field supplies, ammo, shelter, and fuel. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 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 27 Oct. 2025.

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ammo

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

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