Magazine - Definition
magazine
n 1: a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and
articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe
to it; "it takes several years before a magazine starts to
break even or make money" [syn: magazine, mag]
2: product consisting of a paperback periodic publication as a
physical object; "tripped over a pile of magazines"
3: a business firm that publishes magazines; "he works for a
magazine" [syn: magazine, magazine publisher]
4: a light-tight supply chamber holding the film and supplying
it for exposure as required [syn: magazine, cartridge]
5: a storehouse (as a compartment on a warship) where weapons
and ammunition are stored [syn: magazine, powder store,
powder magazine]
6: a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be
inserted into an automatic gun [syn: cartridge holder,
cartridge clip, clip, magazine]