munition

noun

mu·​ni·​tion myu̇-ˈni-shən How to pronounce munition (audio)
1
archaic : rampart, defense
2
munition transitive verb

Examples of munition in a Sentence

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On an airstrip, the hangars stood empty, but some still contained crates of live Russian munitions. Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025 There was big munitions factory there and a big lumber yard. Patrick Wilson, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025 The munitions create a blinding smoke that can lead to severe long-term burns and respiratory issues. Jawad Rizkallah, NPR, 24 Jan. 2025 The North Koreans may also be receiving new technology and assistance from Russia in exchange for sending troops and munitions for the fight against Ukraine. Joshua Keating, Vox, 15 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for munition 

Word History

Etymology

Middle French, from Latin munition-, munitio, from munire to fortify, from moenia walls; akin to Latin murus wall and perhaps to Sanskrit minoti he builds, fastens

First Known Use

1508, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of munition was in 1508

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“Munition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/munition. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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munition

noun
mu·​ni·​tion myu̇-ˈnish-ənz How to pronounce munition (audio)

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