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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“Many of these munitions will grow two to four times their existing production rates.”

From Barron's

Mother was sent to work in a munitions factory while I cleaned latrines at the railroad station.

From Literature

But the U.S. burned through munitions at a furious clip, firing more than 150 missiles, amounting to roughly a quarter of the interceptors ever purchased by the Pentagon.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Look at this mess! The maid took work at the munitions factory in High Wycombe—the thanks I get for hiring her!”

From Literature

There are just a few examples of when the damage caused by less lethal munitions, wielded by law enforcement around the country, was caught on camera.

From Salon

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