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

1525–35; < Latin mūnītiōn- (stem of mūnītiō) a fortifying, equivalent to mūnīt(us) fortified (see munite) + -iōn- -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM munition

un·mu·ni·tioned, adjective

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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, noun

Word Origin for munition

C16: via French from Latin mūnītiō fortification, from mūnīre to fortify. See ammunition