magazine Definition
- 1a periodical publication containing articles and illustrations, often on a particular subject or aimed at a particular readership
- 2a chamber for holding a supply of cartridges to be fed automatically to the breech of a gun
Using magazine: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "magazine" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I read an article about travel in a magazine.
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She subscribes to several fashion magazines.
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The gun's magazine was empty after firing all the rounds.
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He loaded the magazine with bullets.
magazine Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for magazine
- journal
- periodical
- paper
- booklet
- publication
Phrases with magazine
women's magazine
a magazine that is aimed at women readers
Example
She enjoys reading women's magazines to keep up with the latest fashion trends.
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He works as a photographer for a fashion magazine.
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I prefer to get my news from a news magazine rather than watching TV.
Origins of magazine
from French 'magasin', meaning 'storehouse'
Summary: magazine in Brief
A 'magazine' [ˌmæɡəˈziːn] is a periodical publication that contains articles and illustrations, often focused on a particular subject or readership. It can refer to publications like 'women's magazine,' 'fashion magazine,' and 'news magazine.' 'Magazine' also refers to a chamber for holding cartridges in a gun, as in 'He loaded the magazine with bullets.'
