Meaning & Definition of word "Cartridge"

Cartridge

/ˈkɑːr.trɪdʒ/

noun:

  • 1. A container holding a quantity of a substance, such as ink, toner, or ammunition, that can be inserted into a device or weapon.
    • Example: He replaced the ink cartridge in the printer to continue printing the documents.
  • 2. A device or object that contains a moving part or mechanism, especially in firearms or other machinery.
    • Example: The police found the spent cartridge at the scene of the crime.
  • 3. A removable container for storing and using recorded data, such as a video game or audio tape.
    • Example: She blew the dust off the old game cartridge before trying it in the console.

Etymology

Middle English, from Old French 'cartridge', from 'carte', meaning a 'piece of paper.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

ink cartridge:

A cartridge specifically for containing ink, used in printers.

toner cartridge:

A cartridge that holds toner for laser printers.

cartridge case:

A casing that holds the components of a single round of ammunition.

Related Words

ink:

A colored fluid used for writing, printing, or drawing.

toner:

A powder used in laser printers and photocopiers.

ammunition:

Material fired, scattered, dropped or detonated from any weapon.

Slang Meanings of cartridge

Meaning: A cartridge used in video games, often referring to retro gaming.

Example Sentence: I found an old NES cartridge at the flea market.

Meaning: Referring to a printer cartridge in disdain for being expensive.

Example Sentence: Those printer cartridges cost an arm and a leg!