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

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

History repeats itself Following the decline of prisoner importation in the early 20th century, West Virginia ceased to receive direct federal payments for housing prisoners. — Ella Siegrist, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026

Rocha Moya faces federal charges, including narcotics importation conspiracy and possession of machine guns and destructive devices, along with another conspiracy count. — CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026

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