Meaning & use
ammunition
Bullets, shells, and other projectiles that can be fired from a weapon.
See it in a sentence
The soldiers ran low on ammunition after the third hour of fighting.
Hunters must store ammunition separately from firearms in a locked cabinet.
A note on using this word
Informally, ammunition also means facts or arguments that strengthen a position in a debate.
Words with a similar meaning
munitionsrounds
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Another way to use it
2. noun
Facts or information that can be used to support an argument or attack.
Her leaked emails gave the opposing campaign fresh ammunition for the debate.
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