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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N R Jenzen Jones, director of Armament Research Services, said although it's difficult to positively identify the munition, "it appears to be correctly aligned for the terminal phase of its flight".

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

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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