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

Derived Forms

• muˈnitioner, noun

Other Words From

• unmu·nitioned adjective

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

Rita’s dedication to looking her best in the present, whether at work in the munitions factory or going on a night out wearing a leopard-print coat, is inspired by photographic evidence.

From Los Angeles Times

Israel has previously said that it targets Hamas and takes steps to mitigate risk to civilians by using precise munitions.

From BBC

Israel has in the past said it targets Hamas and takes steps to mitigate risk to civilians by using precise munitions.

From BBC

Iran appeared to downplay the strikes as life in Tehran, the capital and other cities seemed to return to normal Saturday, after a noisy night of exploding munitions.

From Los Angeles Times

It was about the women working in the munitions factories and the families surviving the bombardment every night from behind blackout curtains or in the Underground stations.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• ammo
• armament
• bomb
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• rocket
• shrapnel
• torpedo