Munitionette
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mjʊnɪʃəˈnɛt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Munitionette is a noun meaning (UK, colloquial, now historical) A female worker in a munitions factory, especially during the First World War.
Meaning
(UK, colloquial, now historical) A female worker in a munitions factory, especially during the First World War.
Example Sentences
Since they all had a slightly yellow tinge to their skin, he assumed they were munitions workers. Munitionettes, as the newspapers liked to call them.
Word Forms
- munitionettes
Synonyms for munitionette
Depending on context, synonyms include munitioneer, munitioner.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ammunition, amusette, fusee, archie, cartouche, musketoon.
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