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 expenditure of those munitions goes along with other losses of materiel, including fighter jets, airborne early warning and reconnaissance planes, helicopters and drones. — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026 The Russian military has a diverse fleet of aerial drones, ranging from reconnaissance systems such as the Orlan-10 to long-range loitering munitions in the Geran series. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 At the same time, the war has depleted US munitions, particularly air defense interceptors crucial to stopping attacks on bases. — Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Fortune, 31 July 2026 By 2031, 70 percent of the munitions purchased by the Pentagon are expected to be in this lower-cost range, according to Jerry McGinn, who tracks the defense industrial base at CSIS. — Jennifer Griffin , Liz Myre, FOXNews.com, 31 July 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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