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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The Washington Post said Caine had expressed concern at the White House and Pentagon that munition shortages and a lack of allied support could increase danger to US personnel.

From Barron's

All options carry risks but a prolonged campaign in particular could incur significant costs to U.S. forces and munitions stockpiles, officials said, complicating the protection of regional partners if Iran is able to retaliate.

From The Wall Street Journal

“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

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