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

Recent Examples on the Web Before the delivery this month, the United States had supplied Ukraine with a version of the system that has a 100-mile range and is armed with wide-spreading cluster munitions. Helene Cooper, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2024 Ukraine is running low on munitions and equipment, while Russia continues to launch waves of drones and missiles, the spokesperson said. Courtney Kube, NBC News, 24 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for munition 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Munition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/munition. Accessed 4 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

munition

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

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