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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In a search of Ross’ home, Evanston police found ammunition, but no firearms.
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Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
They were used for ammunition storage during World War II, but no longer held munitions or hazardous materials, said Fire Chief Tim Boehlke.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 12 May 2025
Soto was arrested on May 1, 2023 after investigators conducted a search of his residence and seized two loaded firearms, a drum magazine, ammunition, body armor, approximately two kilograms of cocaine, drug packaging material, and approximately $12,000 in cash.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
Lopez is also charged with being a felon in possession of three firearms and more than 30 rounds of ammunition found at his home in December 2023, according to the U.S. attorney’s office in L.A. Lopez has a conviction for grand theft in November 2023.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
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Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
They were used for ammunition storage during World War II, but no longer held munitions or hazardous materials, said Fire Chief Tim Boehlke.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 12 May 2025
Soto was arrested on May 1, 2023 after investigators conducted a search of his residence and seized two loaded firearms, a drum magazine, ammunition, body armor, approximately two kilograms of cocaine, drug packaging material, and approximately $12,000 in cash.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
Lopez is also charged with being a felon in possession of three firearms and more than 30 rounds of ammunition found at his home in December 2023, according to the U.S. attorney’s office in L.A. Lopez has a conviction for grand theft in November 2023.
—Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
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“Ammunition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ammunition. Accessed 21 May. 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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