1. bullets, shells, and other projectiles that can be fired from weapons
2. information or arguments that can be used to attack or criticize someone
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The soldiers ran out of ammunition during the battle.
• Police found boxes of ammunition in the suspect’s garage.
• The hunter bought new ammunition for his rifle.
• Her mistakes gave her opponents plenty of ammunition to use against her.
• The scandal provided ammunition for the opposition party.
• Military supplies included food, medical equipment, and ammunition.