1
: capable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object
2
: adapted for throwing or hurling missiles
: an object (such as a weapon) thrown or projected usually so as to strike something at a distance
stones, artillery shells, bullets, and rockets are missiles
: such as
a
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Gerry Doyle, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
The militarization of space, expanded anti-missile defenses and the potential risks of AI could create additional instability.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
Jon Gambrell The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2026
Ukraine's air force said Russia launched two missiles and 183 drones into the country overnight, of which 156 drones were shot down or suppressed.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The General Dynamics Land Systems M1E3 incorporates new technologies such as portable anti-missile systems, Formula One-style controls and an autoloader for the main gun.
—Gerry Doyle, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
The militarization of space, expanded anti-missile defenses and the potential risks of AI could create additional instability.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
The base holds the Khorramshahr missile, which has a range of more than 1,250 miles and was launched towards Israel during the war last year.
—Jon Gambrell The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2026
Ukraine's air force said Russia launched two missiles and 183 drones into the country overnight, of which 156 drones were shot down or suppressed.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Missile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/missile. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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