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

The suspension could lead to a disruption in the importation of avocados. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

Orange County commissioners want to clamp down on the importation of exotic animals for commercial entertainment following the deaths of dozens of animals at Sloth World, a controversial attraction that never opened. — Rylan Digiacomo-Rapp, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

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

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