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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"Those pock marks are witness marks of a fragmentation munition," an analyst from McKenzie Intelligence said.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Stockpiles of long-range interceptors and precision munition in particular, it said, were "nearing exhaustion".

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

The munition is a new long-range weapon operated by the US military.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 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

Guns and munition wagons are moving along a cross-road.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque

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