munition
[ myoo-nish-uh n ]
/ myuˈnɪʃ ən /
noun
Usually munitions.
materials used in war, especially weapons and ammunition.
material or equipment for carrying on any undertaking.
verb (used with object)
to provide with munitions.
Origin of munition
OTHER WORDS FROM munition
un·mu·ni·tioned, adjectiveWords nearby munition
muniment,
muniment room,
muniments,
munin,
munite,
munition,
munition armor,
munitions,
munkácsy,
munnings,
munnion
Example sentences from the Web for munitions
British Dictionary definitions for munitions (1 of 2)
munitions
/ (mjuːˈnɪʃənz) /
pl n
(sometimes singular)
military equipment and stores, esp ammunition
British Dictionary definitions for munitions (2 of 2)
munition
/ (mjuːˈnɪʃən) /
verb
(tr)
to supply with munitions
Derived forms of munition
munitioner, nounWord Origin for munition
C16: via French from Latin
mūnītiō fortification, from
mūnīre to fortify. See
ammunition