Learner's Dictionary
mobile search
Home
Ask the Editor
Word of the Day
Quizzes
Core Vocabulary
My Saved Words
Login
×
Ask the Editor
Word of the Day
Quizzes
Core Vocabulary
Most Popular
My Saved Words
Log in
Learner's Dictionary
cannon fodder
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
cannon fodder
(noun)
Save
cannon fodder
noun
cannon fodder
noun
Learner's definition of CANNON FODDER
[
noncount
]
:
soldiers who are sent into battle even though it is likely that they will die
The poorly trained forces are little more than
cannon fodder
.
[+] more examples
[-] hide examples
[+] Example sentences
[-] Hide examples
—
sometimes used figuratively
The tabloids have been using her love life as
cannon fodder
for years.
[+] more examples
[-] hide examples
[+] Example sentences
[-] Hide examples
Comments & Questions
Comments & Questions
What made you want to look up
cannon fodder
? Include any comments and questions you have about this word.
Please enable JavaScript to view the
comments powered by Disqus.
ASK THE EDITOR
What is the difference between 'inclusive' and 'exclusive'?
See the answer »
LEARNER'S QUIZZES
Vocabulary Quiz
Test your word power
Take the Quiz »
Name That Thing
Take our visual quiz
Test Your Knowledge »
LEARNER'S WORD OF THE DAY
splurge
:
to spend more money than usual on something for yourself
Learn More »