munition Meaning & Definition
What Does Munition Mean?
As a noun, munition means Materials of war: armaments, weapons and ammunition. It is also used to mean Bombs, rockets, missiles (complete explosive devices, in contrast to e.g. guns). As a verb, it means To supply with munitions.
Munition: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˌmjuˈnɪʃən// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | fortification, arms and weaponry |
| Plural | munitions |
| Verb forms | munitions, munitioning, munitioned |
Munition Definition (Noun)
- Materials of war: armaments, weapons and ammunition.
- Bombs, rockets, missiles (complete explosive devices, in contrast to e.g. guns).
- A tower or fortification.
Munition as a Verb
- To supply with munitions.
Noun
- (chiefly in the plural) Materials of war: armaments, weapons and ammunition.
- (chiefly in the plural, NATO) Bombs, rockets, missiles (complete explosive devices, in contrast to e.g. guns).
Synonyms of Munition
Munition synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Munition
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Munition in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
munition (plural munitions)
munition (third-person singular simple present munitions, present participle munitioning, simple past and past participle munitioned)
Words That Rhyme With Munition
Origin of Munition
From Latin mūnitiō (“a defence, fortification”) via French munition, from mūnīre (“fortify, defend (with a wall)”) + -tiō, from moenia (“city walls, defensive walls, or walls in general”). Equivalent to munite + -ion.
Pronouncing Munition
You say munition as //ˌmjuˈnɪʃən//. It has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Munition
Is munition a noun or a verb?
Munition is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for munition?
You can replace munition with words such as fortification, arms and weaponry. See the full list of munition synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of munition?
The plural of munition is munitions.
What is the past tense of munition?
The past tense of munition is munitioned. The present participle is munitioning.