ammo

noun

am·​mo ˈa-(ˌ)mō How to pronounce ammo (audio)

Examples of ammo in a Sentence

The soldiers ran out of ammo.
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From jammers to directed energy to explosive interceptors, here's some of what was on the AUSA show floor: Northrop Grumman unveiled its latest Bushmaster chain gun, which can handle two ammo feeds at the same time. Colin Demarest, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024 The free gift appears to be an Uzi, some ammo, a helmet, armour and a bottle of moonshine, which certainly isn’t a bad collection of loot for free. Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 Teske turned over the ammo after Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter on March 6, 2024. Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 July 2024 Shotguns, pistols, AR-15s, and boxes of ammo sat by a bunk bed, along with a crossbow. Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ammo 

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ammo was in 1911

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“Ammo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ammo. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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ammo

noun
am·​mo ˈam-ō How to pronounce ammo (audio)

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