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

Lawmakers said the findings showed more restrictions are needed to avoid injuring bystanders — including children — with chemical munitions. —Lisa Song, ProPublica, 27 May 2026

Although munitions inventories are classified, CSIS said sufficient public information exists in Pentagon budget materials to estimate production timelines. —ABC News, 27 May 2026

The Concord Naval Weapons Station was used during World War II as a munitions shipment yard. —Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 27 May 2026

In any case, preventing such an outcome has less to do with the size of America’s munitions stockpile than with coming up with a realistic strategy that skillfully mixes diplomacy, economic statecraft, strong alliances, and a capable military focused on defense rather than global interventionism. —William Hartung, Forbes.com, 24 May 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