ordnance

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.

He also broke down some of the spending by ordnance.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The air defense ordnance fell in an open area in southern Turkey’s Hatay province, causing no injuries or damage, it added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

During the incident, about 20 so-called "cook-offs" involving old ordnance occurred in the area - explosions triggered by temperatures exceeding 600C.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Since the closure of Martin Street car park a more detailed unexploded ordnance survey has taken place - which was not possible before due to the car park surface - it added.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

The shield was heavier than I would have liked, but do soldiers ever get to choose their ordnance?

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel