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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The Wall Street Journal: Ukraine’s Western missiles threaten big Russian assets: airports, ammo depots and command headquarters. Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 25 Nov. 2024 Winchester Wooden Ammo Box by Vintage Editions The hand crafted Winchester wooden ammo box is designed to hold 500 shells – but the vessel is a work of art itself. Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 According to an initial assessment of the strike, the Ukrainian attack damaged the ammo depot, the officials said. Lauren Kent, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024 On one flight, the pilot insisted Harrison hand over the ammo clip from his 45-caliber handgun. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 19 Nov. 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 3 Dec. 2024.

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ammo

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

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