English · Word Candidate

ammunition

/ˌæmjuˈnɪʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: ammunitions · ammunitioning · ammunitioned

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Articles used in charging firearms and ordnance of all kinds; as powder, balls, shot, shells, percussion caps, rockets, etc.

Noun

Examples

Hiro risks turning on a small flashlight, uses it to rummage around the yatcht, picking up valuable stuff: a few bottles of (presumably) drinkable water, some food, extra ammunition for his nine.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Arguments and information that can be used against the other party in a conflict.

Noun

Examples

They say that the booklet gives them ammunition which is proving effective in breaking down resistance against home building which was created by false propaganda.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To supply with ammunition.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “ammunition” mean?

Articles used in charging firearms and ordnance of all kinds; as powder, balls, shot, shells, percussion caps, rockets, etc.

Is “ammunition” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.