ammunition

noun

am·​mu·​ni·​tion ˌam-yə-ˈni-shən 

1

a

: the projectiles with their fuses, propelling charges, or primers fired from guns

b

: cartridges

c

: explosive military items (such as grenades or bombs)

2

: material for use in attacking or defending a position

ammunition for the defense lawyers

Synonyms

• aegis
• egis
• armor
• buckler
• cover
• defense
• guard
• protection
• safeguard
• screen
• security
• shield
• wall
• ward

Examples of ammunition in a Sentence

The troops were supplied with weapons and ammunition.

be certain that all of your accusations are true, lest you just give them ammunition to claim that all of them are false

Recent Examples on the Web

Trump rally shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks purchased 50 rounds of ammunition just hours before the incident, according to reports. —Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 16 July 2024

But the decision is likely to be used as ammunition as Trump’s lawyers seek a dismissal of the election case as well. —David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 15 July 2024

Abu Hamdan used sound analysis to differentiate the sonic signatures of various kinds of ammunition. —Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024

Demand for ammunition may increase following record U.S. gun sales Demand for firearms has previously surged after events like mass shootings due to fears from buyers of more stringent regulations, which has boosted stock prices and been followed by increases in ammunition sales. —Greg McKenna, Fortune, 15 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

obsolete French amunition, from Middle French, alteration of munition

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

ammunition

noun

am·​mu·​ni·​tion ˌam-yə-ˈnish-ən 

1

a

: objects (as bullets) fired from guns

b

: explosive objects (as bombs) used in war

2

: material that may be used in attacking or defending a position

results of the study provided more ammunition