munition

noun

mu·​ni·​tion myu̇-ˈni-shən 

1

archaic : rampart, defense

2

: armament, ammunition

munition transitive verb

Examples of munition in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The company’s business with Israel is a small fraction of its portfolio but has drawn international condemnation as its munitions have been repeatedly identified at the scene of attacks where Israel has killed civilians. — Allegra Goodwin, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

That capability could change how precision munitions operate after launch. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

Hegseth took considerable time to rail against the media for reporting on troop morale and depleted munitions stocks in the war with Iran. — Quil Lawrence, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026

This would simultaneously help Washington address its worrying shortages of critical munitions and provide a boost to Tokyo’s promising defense industrial base. — David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle French, from Latin munition-, munitio, from munire to fortify, from moenia walls; akin to Latin murus wall and perhaps to Sanskrit minoti he builds, fastens

First Known Use

1508, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for munition

• addition
• admission
• ambition
• attrition
• audition
• clinician
• cognition
• coition
• commission
• condition
• contrition
• dentition

Kids Definition

munition

noun

mu·​ni·​tion myu̇-ˈnish-ənz 

: armament sense 2, ammunition