munition
Americannoun
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Usually munitions. materials used in war, especially weapons and ammunition.
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material or equipment for carrying on any undertaking.
verb (used with object)
verb
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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"The munition depicted in the video appears to be twice as long, consistent with the dimensions and silhouette of an Iranian Hoveyzeh cruise missile," Capt Hawkins said.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
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
The U.S. is investigating the strike, which may have resulted from an intelligence failure, munition failure, or human error.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
In spite of all the flying fragments the drivers of the munition columns pour in like a swarm of bees and pounce on the bread.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
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