munition

noun

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

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The engine aims to support smaller munitions and unmanned aircraft that need affordable propulsion. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026 The Navy has used the cessation of hostilities to restock ships with munitions and supplies, completing a significant replenishment of weapons for the USS George Washington last week. — Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026 The bulk of the costs was reportedly for munitions replacements at $29 million. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026 The bulk of the war's price tag is the cost of replacing expended munitions, which CENTCOM pegged at around $29 billion, according to the latest estimate, which was provided to lawmakers. — Senior Editor, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 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

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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 Nov. 2026.

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