ammunition
noun
am·mu·ni·tion
ˌam-yə-ˈni-shən 
1
a
: the projectiles with their fuses, propelling charges, or primers fired from guns
b
c
: explosive military items (such as grenades or bombs)
2
: material for use in attacking or defending a position
ammunition for the defense lawyers
Examples of ammunition in a Sentence
The troops were supplied with weapons and ammunition.
be certain that all of your accusations are true, lest you just give them ammunition to claim that all of them are false
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Phil Helsel, NBC news, 1 May 2026
The Justice Department also released new photos of evidence tied to the shooting, including weapons and ammunition Allen allegedly had in his possession.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Desmond wore a large knife on his belt and carried a black fanny pack filled with ammunition.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
The report said the ammunition included cluster bombs and air mines dropped during the fighting.
—Toqa Ezzidin, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
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“Ammunition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ammunition. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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ammunition
noun
am·mu·ni·tion
ˌam-yə-ˈnish-ən
1
a
: objects (as bullets) fired from guns
b
: explosive objects (as bombs) used in war
2
: material that may be used in attacking or defending a position
results of the study provided more ammunition
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