ammunition

noun

am·​mu·​ni·​tion ˌam-yə-ˈni-shən 

1

a

: the projectiles with their fuses, propelling charges, or primers fired from guns

b

: cartridges

c

: explosive military items (such as grenades or bombs)

2

: material for use in attacking or defending a position

ammunition for the defense lawyers

Synonyms

• aegis
• egis
• armor
• buckler
• cover
• defense
• guard
• protection
• safeguard
• screen
• security
• shield
• wall
• ward

Examples of ammunition in a Sentence

The troops were supplied with weapons and ammunition.

be certain that all of your accusations are true, lest you just give them ammunition to claim that all of them are false

Recent Examples on the Web

On October 18, Canada announced $64.8 million in military assistance for Ukraine, including for arms, ammunition and drones. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024

Despite these efforts, the incident has provided the Trump campaign with fresh ammunition in the crucial final stretch. —Nik Popli, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024

Following a South Korean briefing to NATO and Indo-Pacific allies, Rutte noted that North Korea's military support for Russia, including ammunition and missiles, flagrantly violates United Nations resolutions and poses risks to both Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific security. —Katya Soldak, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024

However, the special counsel made a number of observations about the president's memory that enraged the White House and provided political ammunition to Republicans, whose impeachment inquiry into the president fizzled out. —Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

obsolete French amunition, from Middle French, alteration of munition

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

ammunition

noun

am·​mu·​ni·​tion ˌam-yə-ˈnish-ən 

1

a

: objects (as bullets) fired from guns

b

: explosive objects (as bombs) used in war

2

: material that may be used in attacking or defending a position

results of the study provided more ammunition