1. (

• magazine ,
• mag

) 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" ;

2. (

• magazine ,

) product consisting of a paperback periodic publication as a physical object; "tripped over a pile of magazines" ;

3. (

• magazine ,
• magazine_publisher

) a business firm that publishes magazines; "he works for a magazine" ;

4. (

• magazine ,
• cartridge ,

) a light-tight supply chamber holding the film and supplying it for exposure as required ;

5. (

• magazine ,
• powder_store ,
• powder_magazine

) a storehouse (as a compartment on a warship) where weapons and ammunition are stored ;

6. (

• cartridge_holder ,
• cartridge_clip ,
• clip ,
• magazine ,

) a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun ;