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

Florida has separately crafted a Canadian prescription drug importation program with authorization from the federal government, but that initiative has stalled. — Fatima Hussein, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Flores is charged with participating in a cocaine importation conspiracy with her husband, Maduro, who served as Venezuela’s president from 2013 until his capture by American forces in January. — Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Flores is charged with participating in a cocaine importation conspiracy with her husband, Maduro, who served as Venezuela's president from 2013 until his capture by American forces in January. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

In 1970, Congress passed the Controlled Substances Act, which established federal controls on the importation, production and sale of certain drugs. — Meghan O'Brien, NBC news, 8 Sep. 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