NYT Dictionary

MUNITION

/ˌmjuˈnɪʃən/
NounVerbmu-NI-tionmu-ni-tion · 3 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Materials of war: armaments, weapons and ammunition.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

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.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

weaponryarmsordnancefortificationapparatusapplianceappointappointmentsappurtenancesarm

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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