ammo

[ am-oh ]

noun

, Informal.

1. ammunition.

ammo

/ ˈæməʊ /

noun

1. informal.
   short for ammunition

Word History and Origins

Origin of ammo¹

amm(unition) + -o

Example Sentences

The ammo was revealed to have a stamp that was an identifying characteristic of the “Rust” bullets.

From Los Angeles Times

Tear gas started a fire, and the fire blew up some of the thousands of rounds of ammo the SLA had cached in the house.

From Los Angeles Times

Hunter Biden had been at a nearby AT&T store when he walked into the gun shop and eventually purchased a gun, a knife, a BB gun, ammo and a speed loader.

From Los Angeles Times

But in doing so, Bader warns that prosecutors may have given Trump ammo for an appeal, if he's convicted.

From Salon

The area is also known for harsh blizzards throughout much of the year, including one in March that dumped up to 10 feet of snow and provided ammo for critics of the move.

From Seattle Times

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