munition

[myoo-nish-uhn]

noun

1. Usually munitions. materials used in war, especially weapons and ammunition.

2. material or equipment for carrying on any undertaking.

verb (used with object)

1. to provide with munitions.

munition

/ mjuːˈnɪʃən /

verb

1. (tr) to supply with munitions

Other Word Forms

• unmunitioned adjective
• munitioner noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of munition¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of munition¹

C16: via French from Latin mūnītiō fortification, from mūnīre to fortify. See _ammunition

Example Sentences

In June, Defence Secretary John Healey announced plans to move the UK to "war-fighting readiness," including £1.5bn to support the construction of new munitions factories, which will be built by private contractors.

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In its statement, the IDF said "prior to the strike, measures were taken to reduce the chance of harm to civilians, including the use of precision munitions, aerial observations, and additional intelligence information".

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The ships were loaded with guns and other munitions, gold, silver, foodstuffs, livestock, and nearly a thousand sailors and Protestant colonists called Huguenots seeking freedom in the New World.

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Mr. Hegseth conceded that the problem is partially driven by a fickle Pentagon that, for example, buys a handful of munitions one year and then suddenly wants hundreds.

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In the moments before officers tossed munitions into the crowd, videos show, one protester was blowing bubbles.

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Related Words

• ammo 
• armament 
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• rocket 
• shrapnel 
• torpedo