magazine
UK: ˌmaɡəˈziːn | US: ˈmæɡəziːn
n. a periodical publication containing articles, illustrations, and advertisements
n. a storage place for arms, ammunition, or explosives
n. (computing) a container or compartment for holding data or software
magazine = magaz<storehouse> + ine<noun suffix>
- magaz<storehouse>: Derived from Arabic makhāzin (plural of makhzan "storehouse"), via Italian magazzino and French magasin.
- ine: A noun-forming suffix of French/Latin origin, often indicating a place or container.
Etymology Origin:
The word magazine originally meant "storehouse" in Arabic, reflecting its early use for military storage (e.g., gunpowder). By the 17th century, it evolved metaphorically to describe a "storehouse of information," giving rise to its modern sense as a publication. The dual meaning (physical storage and informational collection) persists today.
She bought a fashion magazine to read on the train.
The soldiers secured the weapons in the army magazine.
The software update was stored in the system’s digital magazine.
The antique shop was like a magazine of rare artifacts.
He contributed an article to a popular science magazine.