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
c
: explosive military items (such as grenades or bombs)
2
: material for use in attacking or defending a position
ammunition for the defense lawyers
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
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Starting in Michigan, disruption of a cell of individuals who were amassing weapons, ammunition, had done training, talked about a number of different potential outlets for this plot – targets of an imminent potential attack in Michigan.
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Sarah Boxer, CNN Money, 16 Nov. 2025
While pardoned for this role in the riot, Wilson of Louisville, Kentucky, remained imprisoned due to a separate conviction for possessing six guns and approximately 4,800 rounds of ammunition—a violation given his prior felony record.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
Federal prosecutors said Taras is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition, because of a Sacramento Superior Court restraining order that prohibits him from harassing, stalking and threatening a spouse.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 14 Nov. 2025
The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has charged Alford with burglary, prowling/peeking, invasion of privacy, felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, multiple counts of unlawful entry, and several criminal enhancements.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
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Sarah Boxer, CNN Money, 16 Nov. 2025
While pardoned for this role in the riot, Wilson of Louisville, Kentucky, remained imprisoned due to a separate conviction for possessing six guns and approximately 4,800 rounds of ammunition—a violation given his prior felony record.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
Federal prosecutors said Taras is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition, because of a Sacramento Superior Court restraining order that prohibits him from harassing, stalking and threatening a spouse.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 14 Nov. 2025
The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has charged Alford with burglary, prowling/peeking, invasion of privacy, felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, multiple counts of unlawful entry, and several criminal enhancements.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ammunition
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“Ammunition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ammunition. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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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
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