Synonyms

munition

American

[myoo-nish-uhn] / myuˈnɪʃ ən /

noun

Usually munitions. materials used in war, especially weapons and ammunition.
material or equipment for carrying on any undertaking.

verb (used with object)

to provide with munitions.

munition British

/ mjuːˈnɪʃən /

verb

(tr) to supply with munitions

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Other Word Forms

munitioner noun
unmunitioned adjective

Etymology

Origin of munition

1525–35; < Latin mūnītiōn- (stem of mūnītiō ) a fortifying, equivalent to mūnīt ( us ) fortified ( munite ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

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On Wednesday, the company said it had signed an agreement with the US Department of Defense to "quadruple" production of the munition.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

After the Iran conflict ends, the trends toward higher defense spending, autonomous weapons, and munition stockpiling will likely remain in place.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Three experts identified the munition in the verified video as a US Tomahawk missile.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Investigators likely will be looking for one of three kinds of mistakes that could have caused the incident—intelligence failure, munition failure or human error, said former U.S. and Israeli military officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

She even induced Winston to mortgage yet another of his evenings by enrolling himself for the part-time munition work which was done voluntarily by zealous Party members.

From "1984" by George Orwell

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