Missile — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈmi-səl/ mis·sile

Meaning & Definition of Missile

Missile (adjective)

  1. capable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object
  2. adapted for throwing or hurling missiles

Missile (noun)

  1. an object (such as a weapon) thrown or projected usually so as to strike something at a distance
  2. guided missile
  3. ballistic missile

Missile (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an object that is thrown, shot, or launched as a weapon

    "The protesters were arrested for throwing missiles at the police."

    similar: ammunition, cannonball, cap, cartridge, charge, dumdum, gunshot, lead, load, pop, projectile, round, shell, shot, slug, ball, bullet, pellet
    opposite: blank

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Missile

The most common words with a similar meaning to Missile:

ammunition, cannonball, cap, cartridge, charge, dumdum, gunshot, lead, load, pop, projectile, round, shell, shot, slug, ball, bullet, pellet

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Missile

Words with the opposite meaning of Missile:

blank

Origin & Etymology of Missile

Latin missilis, from mittere to throw, send

First known use: 1610

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Missile

Words & Phrases Containing Missile

antiballistic missile, ballistic missile, cruise missile, guided missile, surface-to-air missile, surface-to-surface missile, antimissile

Frequently Asked Questions about Missile

What does "Missile" mean?

"Missile" means capable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: capable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object.

What is another word for "Missile"?

Other words for "Missile" include ammunition, cannonball, cap, cartridge, charge, dumdum, gunshot and lead. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Missile" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Missile"?

There are 18 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Missile". Common alternatives include ammunition, cannonball, cap, cartridge, charge, dumdum, gunshot, lead, load and pop.

What is the opposite of "Missile"?

Antonyms of "Missile" include blank.

How do you use "Missile" in a sentence?

Examples of "Missile" in a sentence: "The protesters were arrested for throwing missiles at the police.".

Is "Missile" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Missile" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Missile" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Missile" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Missile"?

"Missile" is pronounced /ˈmi-səl/ and divided into syllables as mis·sile.