Definition

ammo (noun) 1. Projectiles to be fired from a weapon: This is the primary meaning, referring to the bullets, shells, or other explosive materials used in guns, artillery, or other firearms. It is an informal, shortened form of the word "ammunition."

Usage

The word "ammo" is used in informal contexts, often in military, gaming, or casual conversation, to refer to the supply of bullets or shells for a weapon. It functions as a mass noun (uncountable).

Examples

• "The soldier checked his ammo before heading into the field." (The soldier checked his supply of bullets.)
• "I'm running low on ammo; I need to find more." (I have very few bullets left.)
• "The game character can carry several types of ammo for different weapons." (The character can hold bullets for various guns.)

Advanced Usage

• "to be out of ammo": to have no more bullets or shells left.
  • After the long firefight, the entire squad was out of ammo.
• "to stock up on ammo": to acquire a large supply of ammunition.
  • Before the competition, he made sure to stock up on ammo for his rifle.

Variants and Related Words

• Ammunition (noun): The full, formal term for "ammo." It encompasses all projectiles and propellants used in combat.
  • The army transported a large shipment of ammunition to the front lines.
• Round (noun): A single unit of ammunition, such as one bullet or one shell.
  • He loaded a single round into the chamber.

Synonyms

• Munitions (noun): Military weapons, ammunition, and equipment.
• Shells (noun): Projectiles, typically for artillery or shotguns.
• Bullets (noun): The projectiles fired from small arms like pistols and rifles.

Related Phrases

• Live ammo: Real, functional ammunition, as opposed to blanks or dummy rounds.
  • The training exercise was conducted using live ammo.
• Ammo dump / Ammo depot: A place where ammunition is stored.
  • The enemy targeted the ammo depot to cripple our supply.

Noun

1. projectiles to be fired from a gun