ammo
Ammo (noun) means bullets, shells, or other material fired from weapons; ammunition. Example: “They stocked up on ammo before the hunting trip.”
How to Use Ammo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe casual, everyday word for ammunition — bullets and the like.
Word Forms
ammoed past tense, ammos plural, ammos singular
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They stocked up on _____ before the hunting trip.
Etymology
A shortened form of "ammunition", which traces back through French to the Latin munitio, "fortification, defense".
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “ammo” mean?
The word “ammo” means bullets, shells, or other material fired from weapons; ammunition. In plain terms, the casual, everyday word for ammunition — bullets and the like.
How do you pronounce “ammo”?
“Ammo” is pronounced A-moh (/ˈæ.moʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “ammo” in a sentence?
Here is “ammo” used in a sentence: “They stocked up on ammo before the hunting trip.”
What part of speech is “ammo”?
“Ammo” is a noun.
Where does the word “ammo” come from?
The word “ammo” comes from Latin. A shortened form of "ammunition", which traces back through French to the Latin munitio, "fortification, defense".
Is “ammo” a common word?
“Ammo” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “ammo” have?
“Ammo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: bullets, shells, or other material fired from weapons; ammunition.
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