Synonyms for

Ordnance

Verb / ˈɔ:rdnʌns / Another word for ordnance — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Military weapons, ammunition, and equipment.

Synonyms & similar words

artillery heavyweapon munition ordnancestore gun ammunition arms artillery guns missiles munitions weapons warheads torpedoes shells explosives grenades bombs rockets fireworks projectiles ballistics bombsight cannon howitzer

Synonyms by register

Formal

munitions armaments materiel equipment

Informal

weapons ammo gear stuff

Literary

implements of war instruments of destruction

Antonyms

peace disarmament pacifism nonaggression demilitarization

Common collocations

  • military ordnance
  • naval ordnance
  • air force ordnance
  • explosive ordnance
  • disposal of ordnance
  • live ordnance
  • unexploded ordnance
  • ammunition and ordnance

Word family

noun ordnance

Usage note

Ordnance specifically refers to military weapons and ammunition. It is often used in a formal or technical context, particularly when discussing military supplies or historical weaponry.

Example sentences

  1. The army had to bring in more orndance to fight the enemy.
  2. The orndance depot was heavily guarded.
  3. The soldier carried a lot of orndance on his back.
  4. The orndance was loaded onto the plane.
  5. The orndance was too heavy to carry by hand.

Quotes

  • Ordnance is the one thing I can't do without. I must have plenty of ammunition, rifles, and machine guns. I must have plenty of everything. - William O. Darby
  • Ammunition and ordnance are not the same thing, and it is important to know the difference. - Dana Rohrabacher
  • Ordnance is the one thing I can't do without. I must have plenty of ammunition, rifles, and machine guns. I must have plenty of everything. - William O. Darby

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