noun
Uncommon
ammo
A-moh
Ammo (noun) means Bullets, shells, or other material fired from weapons; ammunition. Example: “They stocked up on ammo before the hunting trip.”
noun
1
Bullets, shells, or other material fired from weapons; ammunition.
"They stocked up on ammo before the hunting trip."
"The soldier checked how much ammo was left in his pack."
2
Informal: chips or cash used for gambling, especially at a casino.
"He brought plenty of ammo for the poker table."
How to use ammo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe casual, everyday word for ammunition — bullets and the like.
Common pairings
out of ammo
stock up on ammo
live ammo
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Word forms
- Plural
- ammos
- Third person singular
- ammos
- Past tense
- ammoed
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Etymology
A shortened form of "ammunition", which traces back through French to the Latin munitio, "fortification, defense".
Synonyms
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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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