magazine

English

/mæɡəˈzin/, /mæɡəˈziːn/

noun
Definitions
  • A non-academic periodical publication, generally consisting of sheets of paper folded in half and stapled at the fold.
  • An ammunition storehouse.
  • A chamber in a firearm enabling multiple rounds of ammunition to be fed into the firearm.
  • A reservoir or supply chamber for a stove, battery, camera, typesetting machine, or other apparatus.
  • (dated) A country or district especially rich in natural products.
  • (dated) A city viewed as a marketing center.
  • (dated) A store, or shop, where goods are kept for sale.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French magasin (warehouse, store) derived from Italian magazzino (storehouse, warehouse) derived from Arabic مَخَازِن (storerooms, storehouses).

Origin

Arabic

مَخَازِن

Gloss

storerooms, storehouses

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