ordnance

noun
UK: /ˈɔːdnəns/
US: /ˈɔːrdnəns/

  1. Military weapons, such as guns, bombs, and missiles.

    1. The army brought in heavy ordnance to attack the town.
    2. The disposal team carefully deactivated the unexploded ordnance found near the building, ensuring public safety.

  2. A branch of the armed forces dealing with military equipment and supplies.

    1. He works in ordnance, so he knows all about the weapons.
    2. The ordnance corps is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all military vehicles and artillery.

  3. Laws or regulations enacted by a municipal authority, especially a city or town.

    1. The town passed an ordnance about noise late at night.
    2. The new zoning ordnance regulates building heights and land usage within the city limits.

Synonyms

artillery decree bylaw

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ordnance" in English means: Military weapons, such as guns, bombs, and missiles., A branch of the armed forces dealing with military equipment and supplies., Laws or regulations enacted by a municipal authority, especially a city or town..

The phonetic transcription of "ordnance" is /ˈɔːdnəns/ in British English and /ˈɔːrdnəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ordnance": artillery, decree, bylaw.

Example usage of "ordnance": "The army brought in heavy ordnance to attack the town.". More examples on the page.