ammo

noun

am·​mo ˈa-(ˌ)mō How to pronounce ammo (audio)

Examples of ammo in a Sentence

The soldiers ran out of ammo.
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After running out of ammo a Ukrainian M1126 Stryker resorts to crushing Putin's savages individually in a maniacal yet righteous quest for justice. Ellie Cook, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025 Police stopped the vehicle and confiscated his weapons and ammo. Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025 This was achieved mostly through smart game design; from the level structure to the weapons (not as punchy, ammo isn't as abundant, etc.), Doom 3 almost crosses the line into survival horror territory many times. Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 26 Dec. 2024 What exactly was Pyongyang getting in exchange for all that ammo? David Axe, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ammo 

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ammo was in 1911

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“Ammo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ammo. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

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ammo

noun
am·​mo ˈam-ō How to pronounce ammo (audio)

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