AMMUNITION - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

projectiles to be fired from a gun

Categories: Weaponry, Arms, Implements of war, Weapons system, Munition

Part of speech: Noun

any nuclear or chemical or biological material that can be used as a weapon of mass destruction

Categories: Material, Stuff

Part of speech: Noun

information that can be used to attack or defend a claim or argument or viewpoint

Example: his admission provided ammunition for his critics

Categories: Information, Info

The word "ammunition" was borrowed from French amunition.

munition – A related word in the same word family.

English has both Germanic and French words for the same things—'begin' vs 'commence', 'help' vs 'assist'.