Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

ammunition

[am-yuh-nish-uhn] / ˌæm jəˈnɪʃ ən /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Questions have been asked about the weapons used, the amount of ammunition, and why slaughter in situ was chosen as the method of disposal.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

But during a search of his vehicle, investigators said, they recovered a revolver and additional ammunition, as well as speed loaders, which allow multiple chambers of a gun to be loaded at once.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

Production of the long-range Army Tactical Missile System, or ATACMS, will take place at Rheinmetall’s Unterluess facility in Germany, one of its largest sites that makes weapon systems and ammunition and tracked vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Investigators searched the man’s home and found an “illegally modified AR platform rifle,” a pistol, magazines, ammunition and body armor, among other things.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

I watch them empty the room of weapons and ammunition and move on, fast, scattering like seeds on the wind.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth

He was found guilty of high treason under martial law and the illegal handling of weapons, ammunitions or explosives by the Shevchenkivskyy District Court in Kyiv.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

The weapons and ammunitions segment posted a 38% jump in third-quarter sales to 691 million euros.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 6, 2025

They also captured the Yarmouk ammunitions factory in June, seized areas east of the strategic Halfaya Bridge and recently took over the south Khartoum and Omdurman Central Reserve Police bases, according to residents and analysts.

From New York Times Jul. 11, 2023

"Companies are making money out of the fact that ammunitions are not interchangeable, that they can dominate their national markets with their munitions."

From Reuters Jun. 13, 2023

In plans, tactics and strategy, in carefully thought-out stores of ammunitions, provisions, or in financial schemes that may bring ruin or discomfiture on a more warlike enemy.

From Palmistry for All by Cheiro




Vocabulary lists containing ammunition


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training