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

Nearly six years later, prosecutors filed a new indictment charging Maduro, Flores, Maduro's son, and three others with narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy and weapons offenses. —Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026

The Maduros have pleaded not guilty to gun and cocaine importation conspiracy charges that prosecutors allege span more than 25 years, and are being held in federal custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. —Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026

In exchange, the White House would be willing to permit members of the Castro family to remain in Cuba and allow for the importation of oil. —Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026

Lamont’s four-page measure, known as House Bill 5043, would outlaw the future sale, manufacturing, purchase, and importation of the convertible pistols in Connecticut. —Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 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