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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Its factories, including those seized during the occupation of the Netherlands, France, and Poland, produced artillery and ammo for Hitler’s forces. Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026 The shooter and his pals passed the gun to each other in a bedroom, loading and unloading the ammo, prosecutors say. Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026 While traditionally believed not to be a problem (unless visiting wrecks or ammo dumps), awareness is now growing that the sunken munitions could pose a serious environmental risk. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026 Leon has a massive suitcase, and players will have to craft more bullets or use up ammo to gain more space. Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026 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 Apr. 2026.

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ammo

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

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