cartridge

[ˈkɑːtrɪdʒ]

cartridge Definition

  • 1a small container holding a substance, especially for insertion into a device or machine
  • 2a component of a firearm that contains the bullet, gunpowder, and primer, fired from the gun barrel

Using cartridge: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cartridge" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The printer needs a new ink cartridge.

  • Example

    The game console uses cartridges to play games.

  • Example

    He loaded the cartridge into the rifle and aimed at the target.

  • Example

    The police found several empty cartridges at the crime scene.

cartridge Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cartridge

Phrases with cartridge

  • a replaceable container in a laser printer that contains toner powder

    Example

    The toner cartridge needs to be replaced every few months.

  • a replaceable container in an inkjet printer that contains ink

    Example

    The ink cartridge ran out of ink, so I had to replace it.

  • a cartridge used in a shotgun, containing shot or a slug

    Example

    He loaded the shotgun cartridge with buckshot for hunting.

Origins of cartridge

from French 'cartouche', meaning 'a paper roll' or 'a charge for a firearm'

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Summary: cartridge in Brief

A 'cartridge' [ˈkɑːtrɪdʒ] is a small container that holds a substance, such as ink or toner, or a component of a device or machine. It is also a component of a firearm that contains the bullet, gunpowder, and primer, fired from the gun barrel. Examples include toner cartridges, ink cartridges, and shotgun cartridges.