magazine
gb/mˈæɡəzˌin/ us/mˈæɡəzˌin/
A2
English
~ 1700
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
entity
1
Regularly issued publication
A book-like publication that comes out regularly with stories, pictures, and ads.
Usage pattern:
[someone] reads [a/an] magazine
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'magazine' with 'newspaper'; newspapers are usually daily and focus on current events, while magazines are less frequent and often cover broader topics.
Synonyms
periodical (More formal term often used in academic or publishing contexts.)
|
journal (Typically refers to a specialized or academic periodical rather than general interest.)
Antonyms
book (A longer, bound work usually focused on a single subject, not a regularly issued collection of articles.)
Collocations
fashion magazine
|online magazine
|monthly magazine
|magazine article
|cover of the magazine
Themes
media
|entertainment
|daily life
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|education
Examples
- She bought a fashion magazine at the train station.
- I subscribe to a monthly science magazine.
- The magazine featured an interview with the actor.
- He flipped through the magazine while waiting for his appointment.
- They launched a new online magazine for teenagers.
Learner examples
- I read a sports magazine every week.
- She likes to look at pictures in the magazine.
- This magazine is about travel.
- The magazine has many short stories.
Noun
B2
entity
2
Ammunition storage in firearm
A part of a gun that holds bullets before they are fired.
Usage pattern:
[someone] loads [a] magazine into [a] gun
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'magazine' with 'clip'; while similar in casual speech, they are technically different parts in firearms.
Synonyms
clip (Informal term often used interchangeably, though technically different in firearms terminology.)
Antonyms
chamber (The part of a gun where a single round is fired, not where multiple rounds are stored.)
Collocations
reload the magazine
|empty magazine
|magazine capacity
|insert the magazine
Themes
weapons
|military
|technology
|law
Examples
- He loaded the magazine with fresh rounds.
- The soldier dropped his empty magazine and grabbed another.
- Make sure the magazine is properly seated before firing.
- She practiced removing and replacing the magazine quickly.
Learner examples
- The soldier put bullets into the magazine.
- He put the magazine into the gun.
- I dropped the empty magazine on the ground.
Noun
technical
C1
entity
3
Explosives storage building or room
A special place where bullets or bombs are kept.
Synonyms
armory (General place for storing weapons and ammunition; may include other equipment.)
Antonyms
battlefield (A place where weapons are used rather than stored.)
Collocations
naval magazine
|underground magazine
|secure the magazine
Themes
military
|safety
|law
Examples
- The ship's magazine was located below deck for safety.
- An explosion in the ammunition magazine destroyed part of the fort.
- Guards were posted around the magazine at all times.
Learner examples
- The fort had a small magazine for gunpowder.
- The soldiers worked near the magazine.
- They keep bombs in the magazine.
Grammar
Dictionary form
magazine
IPA
GB/mˈæɡəzˌin/
US/mˈæɡəzˌin/
Syllables & stress
magazine (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (magazine)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: magazine
- Plural: magazines
Word family
Forms
magazines
noun
Related words
Expressions
in-flight magazine
1/ˈɪn flˈaɪt mˈæɡəzˌin/
fixed phrase
Magazine given to airline passengers
A free magazine you can read on an airplane during your flight.
Examples
- I read an article about Bali in the in-flight magazine.
- The airline's in-flight magazine has great travel tips.
load a magazine
1/lˈoʊd ə mˈæɡəzˌin/
fixed phrase
Fill firearm's ammunition holder
To put bullets into the part of a gun that holds them before firing.
Examples
- He learned how to load a magazine quickly and safely.
- Always check your surroundings before loading a magazine.
trade magazine
1/tɹˈeɪd mˈæɡəzˌin/
fixed phrase
Industry-specific periodical publication
A magazine for people who work in a certain job or business.
Examples
- She writes for a trade magazine about graphic design.
- The trade magazine covers the latest farming technology.