importation

noun

im·​por·​ta·​tion ˌim-ˌpȯr-ˈtā-shən 

-pər-

1

: the act or practice of importing

2

: something imported

Examples of importation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

An influential trade group that favors the importation of refined products is leading the charge, in a move that would undermine Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, who says his 650,000 barrels-a-day refinery can meet Nigeria’s energy needs. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 31 July 2026

Bacon recall More than 12,000 pounds of raw bacon were recalled July 24 after a routine inspection by the Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) found it had not been properly inspected upon importation from Canada. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 28 July 2026

Maduro faces charges including conspiracy to commit narco-terrorism and conspiracy to import cocaine into the United States, while Flores is accused of offenses related to drug importation and firearms possession. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

The indictment charges all five defendants with conspiracy, unlicensed dealing and manufacturing of firearms, interstate travel with intent to unlawfully deal firearms, and unlawful importation of firearms into California. — Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1558, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for importation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

importation

noun

im·​por·​ta·​tion ˌim-ˌpōr-ˈtā-shən 

-ˌpȯr-, 

-pər-

1

: the act or practice of importing

2

: something imported : import