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

Israel’s long-range defense system has strained under Iran’s attacks; CNN reported that Iran was adding cluster munitions to its missiles, which may exacerbate the depletion of the stock. —Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 14 Mar. 2026

Speculation on munitions While the exact bombs used are not confirmed, the impact points resemble damage seen at Iran’s Fordow and Natanz nuclear facilities during previous operations. —Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026

In this photo provided by the North Korean government, Kim Jong Un tries out a new pistol at a munitions factory in North Korea Wednesday, March 11, 2026. —CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026

The munitions represent a significant new challenge for Israel’s air defenses, which have successfully intercepted most ballistic missiles, but struggle to stop the bomblets, due to their small size and the relatively little time to intercept. —Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 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