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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He is held without bond and faces one count of felon in possession of a firearm or ammunition, one count of possession of cocaine and one count of trespassing in an operational area of an airport, Teri Barbera, a Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, said late Tuesday.
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
Tamura had fired most of two 30-round magazines of .223 ammunition in a matter of minutes, the official said.
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Another image showed an unexploded ammunition and mine in a pile of leaves, warning kids not to play.
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Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
Tamura had fired most of two 30-round magazines of .223 ammunition in a matter of minutes, the official said.
—John Miller, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2025
Another image showed an unexploded ammunition and mine in a pile of leaves, warning kids not to play.
—Susan Mathison, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
Authorities located the shooter’s vehicle nearby and subsequently discovered a rifle case, ammunition, magazines and a revolver – which was legally purchased on June 12 – stashed inside, Tisch said.
—Julia Bonavita , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
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“Ammunition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ammunition. Accessed 19 Aug. 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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