munition

noun

mu·​ni·​tion myu̇-ˈni-shən How to pronounce munition (audio)
1
archaic : rampart, defense
2
munition transitive verb

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In other words, both sides are experiencing munitions shortages. Max Hastings, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2026 Submunitions from Iranian cluster munitions fired at Israel landed close to military headquarters in Tel Aviv on Saturday, an Israeli security source told CNN. Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026 Separately, the Pentagon last month proposed $200 billion for the war effort and to backfill munitions and supplies. Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026 And a tiny Caribbean island was a crucial stop for Jewish traders who needed to avoid a British blockade to get munitions and other supplies to the Continental Army. Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for munition

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of munition was in 1508

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“Munition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/munition. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

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munition

noun
mu·​ni·​tion myu̇-ˈnish-ənz How to pronounce munition (audio)

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