munition

noun

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

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Officers on a rooftop were recorded launching less lethal munitions at the media and peaceful demonstrators. Natasha Korecki, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026 Russian sources indicate that Sarma can employ a range of existing and future 300 mm munitions, including high-explosive and guided rockets. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026 Another, more immediate reason is that after 45 years of service, the Stinger is becoming obsolete and increasingly unsuited to a battlefield dominated by loitering munitions, cruise missiles, and drone warfare. David Szondy february 08, New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026 Russia used cluster munitions Wednesday in an attack on a busy market in eastern Ukraine that killed seven and wounded 15 others, officials said. Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 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

Time Traveler
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 15 Feb. 2026.

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munition

noun
mu·​ni·​tion myu̇-ˈnish-ənz How to pronounce munition (audio)

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