importation

noun

im·​por·​ta·​tion ˌim-ˌpȯr-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce importation (audio)
-pər-
1
: the act or practice of importing
2
: something imported

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Campanella said one of the big reasons for pet dumping, besides the skyrocketing costs of pet ownership, is the importation of pets from out-of-state breeders. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026 Trump has squeezed tight on the island’s already ailing economy, with a de facto blockade on the importation of oil bringing Cuba to virtual penury. — Niall Stanage, The Hill, 20 May 2026 But state importation programs have proved extremely difficult to carry out, even with bipartisan support. — Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 15 June 2026 He is charged with narcotics importation conspiracy, possession of machine guns and destructive devices and conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices and faces 40 years to life in prison if convicted. — ABC News, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for importation

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1558, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of importation was circa 1558

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“Importation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/importation. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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importation

noun
im·​por·​ta·​tion ˌim-ˌpōr-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce importation (audio)
-ˌpȯr-, 
-pər-
1
: the act or practice of importing
2
: something imported : import

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