Definition of ORDNANCE

ordnance

Meanings

Plural: ordnances

Noun

  • military supplies
  • large but transportable armament
  • Military equipment, especially weapons and ammunition.
  • Artillery.

Origin / Etymology

A reduced form of ordinance, which is attested from the late 14th century in the sense of "military equipment or provisions". The sense of "artillery" arises in the early 15th century, the sense "military logistics" in the late 15th century. The shortened form ordnance arises by the 17th century, now often distinguished in writing from the other meanings of ordinance. Also doublet of ordonnance.

Synonyms

artillery, gun, heavy weapon, munition, ordnance store

Scrabble Score: 11

ordnance is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
ordnance is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ordnance is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

ordnance is a valid Words With Friends word