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

Russia’s aerial assault on Ukraine has shown that the most surefire way to strike sensitive targets is by overwhelming sophisticated Western air defense systems with cheaper munitions such as drones so that more powerful ballistic missiles can hit their targets, experts say. —Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025

In parallel, the growing importance of long-range precision strike, loitering munitions, networked sensors, and standoff anti-tank missiles means that future armored warfare will emphasize not only heavy armor but also connectivity, situational awareness, and remote engagement. —Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025

Once secured, these areas can commence clearing rubble, removing unexploded munitions, and restoring basic services. —Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025

Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the explosion at the Bucksnort, Tennessee munitions manufacturing facility. —Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Nov. 2025

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