Ammunition

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌæmjuˈnɪʃən/

Origin

French amunition, for munition, probably caused by taking "la munition" as "l'amunition". See munition.

Full definition of ammunition

Noun

1. (articles used in charging firearms)Articles used in charging firearms and ordnance of all kinds; as powder, balls, shot, shells, percussion caps, rockets, etc.
2. (obsolete) Military stores, or provisions of all kinds for attack or defense.ammunition bread; ammunition shoes
3. Any stock of missiles, literal or figurative.Her bad behaviour is giving him ammunition for a divorce.

Synonyms

• (articles used in charging firearms) ammo